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SUMMARY
Estrogen levels in postmenopausal patients are associated with both richness of species in gut microbiota and levels of Clostridia taxa in fecal samples. Given the hormonal dysfunction in patients with endometriosis and the impact of microbiota on immune imbalances, it has been hypothesized that the gut microbiome may play a role in the pathogenesis of endometriosis. The aim of this review was to establish whether there is an interaction between endometriosis and gut microbial composition. The 50% increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in endometriosis-affected patients demonstrates a solid link between immunological . . .
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