Vitamin D and its Impact on Fertility

IVF specialists of Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF centre in Ghaziabad share an informative piece about the impacts of vitamin D on fertility

Vitamin D plays an essential role in absorbing calcium, strengthening bones and muscles. It also improves our oral health, heart health, immune system, etc. But a fact that may surprise you is that vitamin D is, in fact, very crucial for women fertility and conception.

Vitamin D for fertility in woman

“Vitamin D helps produce Anti-Müllerian Hormone or AMH, which is a measure of a womans ovarian reserve. So, lack of vitamin D can lead to women infertility. Research has shown that women with high vitamin D in their blood have a higher pregnancy rate, compared to women with low levels of it,” says Dr. Gunjan Gupta, IVF specialist Ghaziabad, and Founder & Director of Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF center in Ghaziabad. “Women with adequate levels of vitamin D have a better chance of getting pregnant through IVF than others,” she added. Dr. Gunjan Gupta heads a highly experienced team of the best gynaecologists, including Dr. Aastha Raheja, Dr. Anshu Dhar, Dr. Garima Sharma, Dr. Shubhda Gupta and Dr. Meenakshi Arya.

Vitamin D in Pregnancy

“Vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of pregnancy complications, including high BP, pre-eclampsia, and gestational diabetes. Some studies suggest that it might increase the risk of preterm labour and miscarriage too,” says Dr. Anshu Dhar, Gynaecologist Ghaziabad and Consultant of Gunjan IVF World – a leading IVF clinic in Ghaziabad. “Vitamin D is also known as the pregnancy vitamin. It is important for both the mother and baby’s health, as a deficiency can harm the newborn’s musculoskeletal health. This is why one may undergo a vitamin D screening to see if they need supplements,” adds Dr. Aastha Raheja, Consultant at Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF clinic in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad.

Vitamin D Impact on Male Fertility

“Studies show that a sufficient level of vitamin D improves sperm quality. It can raise the calcium level in sperm, improving sperm motility. On the other hand, vitamin D deficiency can lower libido in a man, causing difficulties in erection and affecting his fertility,” explains Dr. Shubhda Gupta, renowned Gynae in Noida and Consultant at Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF centre in Noida.

What can you do?

There are several ways to increase the level of vitamin D, such as:

• Get sufficient sunlight: “Make the most of nature – expose yourself to sunrays as much as possible. Expose around 20-30% of your body to sunlight for around 10 minutes daily,” says Dr. Garima Sharma, Consultant & Centre In-Charge at Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF centre in Delhi.
• Vitamin D rich foods: Seafood and fatty fish are generally rich in vitamin D. Egg yolk and red meat are also recommended. For vegetarians, the most beneficial foods to consume are dairy products, oranges, almonds, yoghurt, mushrooms, paneer, etc.
• Supplements: For women, who have a deficiency of vitamin D and are at a higher risk of pregnancy complications, doctors will prescribe vitamin D supplements to make sure that the pregnancy goes smoothly.

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