Poor fertility linked to low vitamin D levels
Vitamin D deficiency is considered to be one of the primary causes contributing towards a reduced likelihood of impregnation and an increased risk of pregnancy complications. Lack of the vitamin can also contribute towards a decreased reserve of eggs in women, by influencing AMH (Antimullerian Hormone) levels, which can affect egg quality and pregnancy rates. There are different factors in the Middle East which contribute to the low sun exposure which leads to low vitamin D levels in women of reproductive age. A high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency is extensive scientific evidence confirming the significance of sunlight exposure in vitamin D synthesis. Other than clothing, vitamin D deficiency has also been associated with insufficient dietary intake of vitamin D, environmental conditions, and key population characteristics, as well as increased time spent on indoor activities, such as computers and television.