Meta-analysis of the association between gut microbiota and postpartum depression.
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| Title: | Meta-analysis of the association between gut microbiota and postpartum depression. |
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| Authors: | Guo, Yan (AUTHOR), Chen, Wangxiang (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dec2025, Vol. 46 Issue 1, p1-19. 19p. |
| Subjects: | Gut microbiota, Postpartum depression, Inflammation, Disease risk factors, Aggregation (Statistics), Protective factors, Neurotransmitters |
| Abstract: | Objective: This study aimed to explore the association between gut microbiota and postpartum depression (PPD) through meta-analysis, providing a basis for effective clinical preventive interventions. Methods: Systematic searches were conducted in English databases (Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, PubMed) for studies published up to April 2025. Literature screening used a double-blind method, and quality assessment was performed with the AHRQ methodological tool evaluating 11 core dimensions. Meta-analysis was conducted using STATA 18.0 software on eligible studies. Results: Twelve studies were included. α-Proteobacteria was a significant risk factor for PPD (OR = 1.19, 95%CI: 1.11–1.28, p < 0.05). Protective factors included Bifidobacterium (OR = 0.82), Ruminococcaceae (OR = 0.88), Prevotellaceae (OR = 0.89), Veillonellaceae (OR = 0.83), and Clostridia (OR = 0.84). Included studies showed low heterogeneity, with robust results and low publication bias risk. Conclusion: PPD is closely linked to specific gut microbiota imbalances. α-Proteobacteria may increase PPD risk via inflammatory responses, while beneficial microbiota exert protective effects through neurotransmitter regulation, short-chain fatty acid metabolism, and gut-brain axis modulation. Gut microbiota could serve as a target for PPD intervention and prevention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Objective: This study aimed to explore the association between gut microbiota and postpartum depression (PPD) through meta-analysis, providing a basis for effective clinical preventive interventions. Methods: Systematic searches were conducted in English databases (Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, PubMed) for studies published up to April 2025. Literature screening used a double-blind method, and quality assessment was performed with the AHRQ methodological tool evaluating 11 core dimensions. Meta-analysis was conducted using STATA 18.0 software on eligible studies. Results: Twelve studies were included. α-Proteobacteria was a significant risk factor for PPD (OR = 1.19, 95%CI: 1.11–1.28, p < 0.05). Protective factors included Bifidobacterium (OR = 0.82), Ruminococcaceae (OR = 0.88), Prevotellaceae (OR = 0.89), Veillonellaceae (OR = 0.83), and Clostridia (OR = 0.84). Included studies showed low heterogeneity, with robust results and low publication bias risk. Conclusion: PPD is closely linked to specific gut microbiota imbalances. α-Proteobacteria may increase PPD risk via inflammatory responses, while beneficial microbiota exert protective effects through neurotransmitter regulation, short-chain fatty acid metabolism, and gut-brain axis modulation. Gut microbiota could serve as a target for PPD intervention and prevention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 0167482X |
| DOI: | 10.1080/0167482X.2025.2548567 |
