Key Resources: Women's Health and the Microbiome • MyNutriWeb

Following on from our webinar on ’Women’s Health and the Microbiome’, we’ve pulled together some of the key resources and references discussed within the webinar. If you missed the live webinar, you can register to watch the recording.

Studies

Patki A, Kunjimoideen K, Sawankar S, Tyagi R, Hegde V, Budi J. Expert Opinion on the Use of Probiotics in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss. Cureus. 2025;17(3):e81056. Published 2025 Mar 23. doi:10.7759/cureus.81056

Koedooder R, Singer M, Schoenmakers S, et al. The vaginal microbiome as a predictor for outcome of in vitro fertilization with or without intracytoplasmic sperm injection: a prospective study. Hum Reprod. 2019;34(6):1042-1054. doi:10.1093/humrep/dez065

Itoh, H., Uchida, M., Sashihara, T. et al. Lactobacillus gasseri OLL2809 is effective especially on the menstrual pain and dysmenorrhea in endometriosis patients: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Cytotechnology 63, 153–161 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10616-010-9326-5

Xholli A, Cremonini F, Perugi I, Londero AP, Cagnacci A. Gut Microbiota and Endometriosis: Exploring the Relationship and Therapeutic Implications. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2023;16(12):1696. Published 2023 Dec 7. doi:10.3390/ph16121696

Khodaverdi S, Mohammadbeigi R, Khaledi M, et al. Beneficial Effects of Oral Lactobacillus on Pain Severity in Women Suffering from Endometriosis: A Pilot Placebo-Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial. Int J Fertil Steril. 2019;13(3):178-183. doi:10.22074/ijfs.2019.5584

Nian Liu, Xinwei Wang, Miao Wang, The effect of pre/pro/synbiotics on cardiometabolic health in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-evidence, Journal of Functional Foods. 2025.

Andrews RAF, Lacey A, Roach H, Tomlinson R, Kidd EJ, Bache K. Investigating the effects of probiotics during the menopause transition: A systematic review & meta-analysis. Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2025;69:241-256. doi:10.1016/j.clnesp.2025.07.009

Lim EY, Lee SY, Shin HS, et al. The Effect of Lactobacillus acidophilus YT1 (MENOLACTO) on Improving Menopausal Symptoms: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. J Clin Med. 2020;9(7):2173. Published 2020 Jul 9. doi:10.3390/jcm9072173

Optibac

Optibac are experts and leaders in the market of probiotics in UK and Ireland. With 2 decades of expertise specialising entirely in probiotics formulations, they understand the importance of strain specificity, a fact recognised by WHO and IPA. This acknowledgement drives Optibac to partner with leading microbial institutes worldwide and work with some of the most extensively researched strains available, reflecting the company’s commitment to quality. Every Optibac strain undergoes rigorous testing to ensure they reach the gut alive. Education is another cornerstone of their values.

Learn more about Optibac research and gain access to their professional probiotics database (home to the most up to date research on individual strains).

BDA Women’s Health and Fertility Specialist Group

The Women’s Health and Fertility Nutrition Group are a specialist group of the British Dietetic Association. The ambitious and passionate group are dedicated to research, education and improving the standards and quality of care to patients accessing such services nationwide.

Learn more about what the group are up to on X and Instagram.

BDA Gastroenterology Specialist Group

The Gastroenterology Group of the British Dietetic Association is a specialist group which is open for all BDA members with a keen interest in all things gastrointestinal. We support and develop high quality evidence based dietetic practice in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, through the channels of social media, event days and resources. All whilst, promoting the benefit of a dietitian’s role in this unique specialism.

Learn more about what the group are up to on X and Instagram.