Vitamin D deficiency in a subfertility population and the impact of <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 lockdowns

Our findings demonstrate a high prevalence of suboptimal vitamin D levels in a subfertility population, with significant seasonal fluctuations and notable socioeconomic disparities. Despite initial concerns, COVID-19 lockdown measures did not appear to adversely affect overall vitamin D status. These results support the incorporation of routine vitamin D screening in infertility evaluations and the implementation of targeted supplementation, particularly in economically vulnerable groups and during winter months.

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International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
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2025-04-07
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.70124
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1
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Vitamin D Research Studies
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Vitamin D deficiency in a subfertility population and the impact of COVID‐19 lockdowns

Daniel Kane, Catherine Windrim, Edgar Mocanu, Grainne Kelleher
1 citations
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Vitamin D Research Studies
1.47
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Vitamin D deficiency in a subfertility population and the impact of COVID‐19 lockdowns

Daniel Kane, Catherine Windrim, Edgar Mocanu, Grainne Kelleher
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1 citations

Abstract

Our findings demonstrate a high prevalence of suboptimal vitamin D levels in a subfertility population, with significant seasonal fluctuations and notable socioeconomic disparities. Despite initial concerns, COVID-19 lockdown measures did not appear to adversely affect overall vitamin D status. These results support the incorporation of routine vitamin D screening in infertility evaluations and the implementation of targeted supplementation, particularly in economically vulnerable groups and during winter months.

International Journal of Gynecology & ObstetricsVol. 170(3)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 21%
Vitamin D Research Studies
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