A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Association Between Vitamin D and Ovarian Reserve

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Journal Sci Rep

Specialty Science

Date 2021 Aug 7

PMID 34362981

Citations 5

Authors

Elham Karimi

Arman Arab

Masoumeh Rafiee

Reza Amani

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Abstract

It is hypothesized that vitamin D deficiency could be related to ovarian reserve. This systematic review and meta-analysis was undertaken to analyze the possible association between vitamin D and ovarian reserve among adolescent and adult women. All eligible studies identified through the ISI Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus were included up to May 2021. A random-effects meta-analysis model was implemented and a weighted mean difference (WMD) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated. A total of 38 papers covering 8608 individuals were enrolled in this systematic review and meta-analysis. Antral follicle count (AFC) was significantly lower among Asians (WMD - 0.65; 95% CI - 1.28 to - 0.01; P = 0.04; I = 0.0%) and luteinizing hormone (LH) levels were higher in non-Asians (WMD 2.16 IU/L; 95% CI 0.20 to 4.12; P = 0.031; I = 9.3%) with vitamin D insufficiency/deficiency. Also, there was a negative correlation between vitamin D and LH/FSH ratio in women with normal body mass index (BMI) (Fisher's Z: - 0.18; 95% CI - 0.37 to - 0.008; P = 0.041; I = 51.5%). Although there were no significant associations between serum vitamin D levels and any of the intended ovarian reserve markers, subgroup analyses have found significant findings regarding AFC, LH, and LH/FSH ratio. In order to understand the underlying mechanisms of vitamin D in female reproduction, further attempts are needed.

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