Relationship between Chlamydia Trachomatis infection, infertility, and serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D: a cross-sectional study from NHANES 2013-2016.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chlamydia trachomatis is a common sexually transmitted disease that is associated with considerable morbidity and harmful sequelae, including pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility. Strategies for prevention and treatment of infertility in women with C. trachomatis infection require further investigation. There is evidence suggesting that vitamin D could be a potential treatment. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels, chlamydia seropositivity, and the risk of infertility in women.

Methods

We conducted this cross-sectional study using 2013-2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data. Women aged 18-39 years with complete serum 25(OH)D and chlamydia Pgp3Ab multiplex bead/enzyme-linked i

SUBMITTER: Na M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11562478 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature