The periodontal–female reproductive axis and infertility: a scoping review of epidemiological and mechanistic evidence
Isidora Mujica, María José Bendek, Andrés Celis, Angela FV Tarilonte, Aurea Simon-Soro, José A Arraztoa, Manuel B. Donoso, Sebastián E. Illanes, Lara J. Monteiro, Alejandra Chaparro · 2026
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Isidora Mujica and nine colleagues mapped in 2026 evidence linking gum disease to female fertility problems. Periodontitis is a common chronic inflammatory disease, and its possible ties to infertility, endometriosis, and failed implantation have drawn growing attention.
Across 22 included studies, eight population studies gave mixed results, though forward-looking data hinted at slightly lower conception chances with periodontitis. Blood-marker evidence tied gum pathogen exposure to unexplained infertility, and lab and animal work pointed to plausible body routes. Without human trials or standard exposure measures, the link stays plausible but unproven, and the authors urge trials of gum treatment before fertility treatment.
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| CREATOR | Isidora Mujica, María José Bendek, Andrés Celis, Angela FV Tarilonte, Aurea Simon-Soro, José A Arraztoa, Manuel B. Donoso, Sebastián E. Illanes, Lara J. Monteiro, Alejandra Chaparro |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 72 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |