Microbiome and Metabolome Profiles in Couples Undergoing IVF and Reproductive Outcomes
Microbiome and Metabolome Profiles in Couples Undergoing IVF and Their Association With Reproductive Outcomes in a Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study
Karolinska Institutet
1,000 participants
Jun 10, 2022
OBSERVATIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This prospective observational cohort study investigates the role of the microbiome and metabolome in couples undergoing in vitro fertilization. Biological samples will be collected from both female and male partners, including semen, vaginal, and blood samples, to characterize microbial composition and metabolic profiles. The study aims to examine how these biological profiles are associated with reproductive outcomes such as fertilization, pregnancy, miscarriage, and live birth. Participants will be followed longitudinally, and reproductive and obstetric outcomes will be obtained through linkage with national health registers.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Women aged 18 to 40 years at enrolment.
- Men aged between 18 to 56 years at enrolment.
- Couples planning to undergo IVF treatment at a participating centre.
- Sufficient understanding of spoken and written Swedish or English to provide informed consent and complete the web-based questionnaire.
Exclusion Criteria3
- Pregnancy at the time of enrolment (confirmed or suspected).
- Recent systemic antibiotic use within the past 4 weeks
- Active vaginal or genital tract infection at the time of sampling
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NCT07532629