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The studies were identified through an electronic search of PubMed, MEDLINE, Elsevier, and the Cochrane Library from 2010 to 2023. The results showed that FGTB is significantly associated with infertility, with a prevalence of approximately 34.86%. These findings underscore the need for effective interventions to improve reproductive health in women with FGTB. Based on pathway analysis, we conclude that more clinical trials should be conducted to explore the potential utilization of interferon gamma and nuclear receptors as therapeutic drug targets and biomarkers for the prevention of FGTB. 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