Low vitamin D levels in follicular fluid, but not in serum, are associated with adverse outcomes in assisted reproduction.
Kahindo P MuyayaloSu SongHui ZhaiHong LiuDong-Hui HuangHui ZhouYang-Jiao ChenAi-Hua LiaoPublished in: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics (2021)
These data collectively revealed that low VD levels in serum and FF were common among infertile patients. VD levels in FF, but not in serum, were associated with embryo quality, normal fertilization, implantation rates, and clinical pregnancy rates. Further studies are mandatory to determine the molecular mechanism and VD's potential therapeutic benefits in infertile patients.