Vitamin D and Fertility
Did you know Vitamin D deficiency can have a significant impact on the fertility of both men and women?
There are claims that Vit D deficiency can, in women:
Reduce IVF success rates by 50%
Contribute to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) – condition affecting woman`s ovaries
Contribute to endometriosis – condition where small pieces of the womb lining (the endometrium) are found outside the womb
Within men, it has been associated with:
Reduced sperm motility and morphology (shape of his little swimmers)
Reduced sperm quality and count (more the merrier!)
So, how do ensure you get enough?
Vitamin D is available to us in two ways:
Sun exposure (I am not encouraging a sunburn!)
Food sources (it can be naturally found in oily fish, egg yolks, shiitake mushrooms)
Test your Vitamin D levels to find out if you may need supplementation. It is just a simple blood test your GP could take, or if you are brave enough to prick your own finger order this easy to use home testing kit: