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From gut-reproductive microbiota to ferroptosis: a comprehensive insight into the molecular-pathogenicity of endometriosis

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  • Xianhua Han

  • Xin lei Guo

  • Junyu Qiu

  • May 22, 2026

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    Endometriosis (EMS) is a chronic gynecological disease characterized by ectopic tissue growth, pain, and infertility.

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    Traditional theories of EMS, such as retrograde menstruation, do not fully explain its complex clinical heterogeneity.

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    Imbalances in gut and reproductive microbiomes are increasingly recognized as key factors in the pathogenesis of EMS.

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    Ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of cell death, plays a dual role in EMS by influencing lesion formation and affecting reproductive function.

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    The article proposes a framework linking microbiome dysbiosis, iron overload, and ferroptosis to better understand EMS pathogenesis.

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From gut-reproductive microbiota to ferroptosis: a comprehensive insight into the molecular-pathogenicity of endometriosis

  • by Xianhua Han, Xin lei Guo, Junyu Qiu

  • May 22, 2026

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