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.
Authors
- Daniel Kane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9523-4840)
- Catherine Windrim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7228-4100)
- Edgar Mocanu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3094-4892)
- Grainne Kelleher
Institutions
- Rotunda Hospital (IE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Published
- 2025-04-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.70124
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47