Roles of Sex Hormones and Gender in the Gut Microbiota

• Published in: Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility Vol. 27; no. 3; pp. 314 - 325
• Main Authors: Yoon, Kichul, Kim, Nayoung
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) The Korean Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility 01.07.2021; 대한소화기 기능성질환∙운동학회
• Subjects: Review; 내과학; Microbiota; Gender; Gastrointestinal diseases; Gut; Sex

The distribution of gut microbiota varies according to age (childhood, puberty, pregnancy, menopause, and old age) and sex. Gut microbiota are known to contribute to gastrointestinal (GI) diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and colon cancer; however, the exact etio...