Could a yeast infection fuel endometriosis? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07576361

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether a common vaginal yeast, Candida albicans, plays a role in endometriosis. Researchers compared 48 women with and without endometriosis to see if yeast overgrowth was more common in those with the disease. The goal was to better understand what causes endometriosis, not to test a new treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If a link is found, it could point toward new ways to understand or manage endometriosis through the vaginal microbiome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study that only looks for a connection—it does not test any treatment. Results may not lead to direct medical changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dysbiosis endometriosis Inflammation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Guadeloupe

    Les Abymes, Guadeloupe, 97159, Guadeloupe

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