ArticlePloS one2025
Study on the alteration of gut microbiota in ovariectomized rats and the impact of estrogen intervention over a 3-month period.
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- Acute Estradiol Bridges Gut Microbiome Composition With Cognition.Biological psychiatry global open science · 2026Article
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Postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) is a common primary osteoporosis. With the aging of the population, it is becoming a major disease that endangers health and quality of life. The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of gut microbiota on PMOP by observing the changes in the levels of estradiol, bone density, and gut microbiota diversity in rats after 3 months of OVX surgery. 60 female SD rats were randomly divided into four groups: baseline group (6 rats), sham-operated group (18 rats), model group (18 rats), and estrogen-treated group (18 rats). The ovariectomy model of postmenopausal osteoporosis was established by performing bilateral ovariectomy. After surgery, 6 rats from each group were randomly selected for sacrifice every 30 days and subsequent assessment. At the end of 90 days, all rats were sacrificed for evaluation of body weight, bone mineral density (BMD), tissue mineral density (TMD), trabecular bone parameters, femoral bone morphology, hormone levels, and gut microbiota diversity. The analysis revealed that OVX led to a decrease in BMD, TMD, and serum estradiol levels in rats, and increased TNF-α levels. The bone micro-architecture and tissue morphology were also changed, with trabecular fractures, thinning, and decreased numbers. Meanwhile, there was also a shift in the diversity of gut microbiota. The administration of estrogen could potentially ameliorate these alterations. Overall, OVX leads to a persistent decline in estrogen levels in rats. This results in gradual bone loss, which is related to gut microbiota imbalance.
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