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Potential of Vaginal Microbiota Transplantation (VMT) in Endometritis Management
Masoud Lahouty1, Morteza Abdi2, Manouchehr Fadaee3
1Pediatric Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Problem:
Endometritis is an inflammatory disorder often associated with microbial imbalance. Common treatments, such as antibiotics, may lead to drug resistance and do not ensure long-term microbial stability.
Method Of Study:
This mini review examines vaginal microbiota transplantation (VMT) as a novel approach to the management of endometritis. VMT involves the transfer of healthy microbiota from a donor to restore microbial balance in the recipient.
Results:
VMT helps maintain vaginal acidity and inhibit pathogenic bacteria by restoring the dominant Lactobacillus spp. One of its key mechanisms is inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway, which leads to a decrease in inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α. This reduces tissue inflammation and improves healing. VMT is also more biocompatible than antibiotics and can be more effective in combination with other treatments.
Conclusions:
VMT is a promising noninvasive approach to the treatment of endometritis, with safety and microbial benefits. However, further studies and standardization of methods are needed to confirm its clinical utility.
