학술논문
The role of vitamin D in reproductive dysfunction in women – a systematic review
Document Type
article
Author
Source
Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, Vol 23, Iss 4, Pp 671-676 (2016)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1232-1966
1898-2263
12321966
1898-2263
12321966
Abstract
Vitamin D is essential for the proper functioning of the human body. There is also evidence of its strong association with fertility problems in women. This review aims to evaluate the relationship between vitamin D and diseases affecting women’s fertility (polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), uterine leiomyomas and endometriosis), and in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcome. A systematic review of the literature was conducted in Scopus and PubMed for relevant English language publications since 1989. Vitamin D influences the functioning of the reproductive system in women and has been associated with PCOS, uterine leiomyomas, endometriosis and in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcome. However, further studies on larger groups of patients are needed to establish what role vitamin D plays in the treatment of female infertility.