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Schematic of the proposed effects of aging and hormonal changes. Proposed mechanism of the loss of mucosal epithelial integrity and microbial translocation and the effects of hormonal changes associated with aging. Reduced levels of E2 due to aging, especially, after women’s menopause, can potentially increase epithelial permeability and microbial translocation (adapted from Grishina et al60).
