Study links fertility, pregnancy loss, and gut microbes
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial studies how gut bacteria (your “microbiome”) may relate to infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, and time to pregnancy. It may help researchers understand what could be changed to improve fertility outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You must be a couple with trouble getting pregnant (subfertility or infertility) or recurrent pregnancy loss.
- Both partners must be able to give consent to take part in the study.
- You must not have taken antibiotics in the last 3 months.
- You must not take probiotics (gut bacteria supplements) during the study.
- You should not use nutritional supplements or have had chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
- You should not smoke, and your alcohol use should not be excessive.
Quick eligibility check
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