Vitamin D and reproductive disorders: a comprehensive review with a focus on endometriosis
Vitamin D and reproductive disorders: a comprehensive review with a focus on endometriosis
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Abstract Vitamin D is a fat-soluble steroid hormone that was initially known only for regulating calcium and phosphorus levels and maintaining bone health.However, it was later discovered that many organs express vitamin D metabolizing enzymes and have a ligand for vitamin D, which regulates the expression of an extensive assortment of genes.As a result, vitamin D is indispensable for the proper function of organs, and its deficiency is believed to be a critical factor in symptoms and disorders such as cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune diseases, and Problems and Prospects of Development of Infrastructure of the Agrarian Market in Ukraine Проблемы и перспективы развития инфраструктуры аграрного рынка Украины cancers.The significance of vitamin D in reproductive tissues was recognized later, and studies have revealed Iran’s Gajarids Image in “The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Isphahan” and “the deceived stars” its crucial role in male and female fertility, as well as proper reproductive function during pregnancy.Vitamin D deficiency has been identified as a risk factor for infertility, gonadal cancers, pregnancy complications, polycystic ovary syndrome, and endometriosis.
However, data investigating the association between vitamin D levels and reproductive disorders, including endometriosis, have encountered inconsistencies.Therefore, the present study aims to review existing research on the effect of vitamin D on proper reproductive function, and the role of deficiency in reproductive diseases and specifically focuses on endometriosis.