Introduction Fertility and Sterility Jason M. Franasiak, M.D., Richard T. Scott, M.D., H.C.L.D. Fertility and Sterility Volume 104, Issue 6, Pages 1341-1343 (December 2015) DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.10.021 Copyright © 2015 Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 The human microbiome affects all facets of reproduction from gametogenesis, to fertilization and embryo migration, to implantation with implications in early pregnancy failure, to involvement in late pregnancy loss, and poor obstetric outcomes during gestation and parturition in terms of intrauterine infection and preterm birth, amongst other things. A more complete characterization of this complex symbiosis is imperative as we understand its implications in human health and disease. Fertility and Sterility 2015 104, 1341-1343DOI: (10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.10.021) Copyright © 2015 Terms and Conditions