Endometriosis, a debilitating condition impacting fertility in many women, has no cure or even a way of preventing it. However, a new study from Japan offers hope by uncovering a possible link between endometriosis and a specific type of bacteria. …By analyzing 76 healthy women and 79 women with endometriosis, the researchers found that 64 percent of those with endometriosis had Fusobacterium in their uterine lining, while only 7 percent of healthy women had it. Fusobacterium is a naturally occurring type of bacteria commonly found in the mouth, gut, and vaginal region. This bacterium has also been associated with colorectal cancer and inflammatory conditions like periodontitis, or gum disease. Researchers believe Fusobacterium is responsible for the physical changes seen in the disease….
