Enhancing its prevalence has been proposed to assist in treating endometriosis.[41] Some studies have indicated that Ruminococcaceae inversely correlates with apoptosis of murine intestinal epithelial cells and IL-6 levels.[42] Thus, an increased abundance of Ruminococcaceae may help reduce pelvic inflammation, subsequently improving the manifestations of EAI. This evidence concerns the gene IL6 and endometriosis.