Animal Reproduction (AR)
https://animal-reproduction.org/article/doi/10.1590/1984-3143-AR2024-0063
Animal Reproduction (AR)
Thematic Section: X International Symposium on Animal Biology of Reproduction (ISABR)

The microbiome effect on the female reproductive performance

Ricardo Zanella; Janine de Camargo; Claudia Almeida Scariot; Mariana Groke Marques

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Abstract

The female reproductive function is coordinated by the endocrine system driven by the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis. While not directly part of the female reproductive system, the gut microbiome plays a crucial role in overall health, including reproductive health. The gut microbiome communicates bidirectionally with the brain via the gut-brain axis, influencing stress levels, mood, and hormonal balance, which can impact reproductive health and fertility. In addition to that, the vaginal and uterine microbiome are directly involved with the reproductive success of farm animals, including female fertility and offspring development. In this paper, we summarize some of the effects of bacterial contamination in the female reproductive tract and their association with reproductive performance in farm animals.

Keywords

vaginal microbial community, reproduction, fertility, 16S rDNA sequencing

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Submitted date:
05/09/2024

Accepted date:
06/05/2024

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