ArticleThe Journal of international medical research2020
The associations between serum vitamin D, calcium and uterine fibroids in Chinese women: a case-controlled study.
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- Vitamin D and Uterine Fibroids: Insights into Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Potential.Endocrine reviews · 2026Review
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- Lifestyle and Selected Issues Related to Sexual Health: The Importance of Specialist Care in Balneology, Dietetics, and Physiotherapy.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- The Potential of Vitamin D and Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) for the Treatment of Uterine Fibroids: Evidence From In Vitro to Clinical Studies.Molecular nutrition & food research · 2025Review
- Assessment of the relationship between vitamin D levels and uterine fibroids in Turkish women: A retrospective case-control study.The Journal of international medical research · 2025Article
- Serum vitamin D as a novel biomarker for asymptomatic uterine fibroids: re-evaluating the risk threshold for incident fibroid development.Frontiers in global women's health · 2025Article
- Analysis of Expression of the ANG1, CaSR and FAK Proteins in Uterine Fibroids.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Article
- Serum Calcium and Magnesium Levels in Women with Uterine Fibroids in Southwest Nigeria: a Cross-sectional Study.Biological trace element research · 2024Article
- Epigallocatechin Gallate for the Treatment of Benign and Malignant Gynecological Diseases-Focus on Epigenetic Mechanisms.Nutrients · 2024Review
- The Role of Nutrition in Pathogenesis of Uterine Fibroids.Nutrients · 2023Review
- Association between leisure sedentary behaviour and uterine fibroids in non-menopausal women: a population-based study.BMJ open · 2023Article
- Evidence-Based Approach for Secondary Prevention of Uterine Fibroids (The ESCAPE Approach).International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Review
- Serum Calcium and Magnesium Levels in Women with Uterine Fibroids at a University Teaching Hospital in Southwest Nigeria: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study.Research square · 2023Article
- Dietary Natural Compounds and Vitamins as Potential Cofactors in Uterine Fibroids Growth and Development.Nutrients · 2022Review
- Association of Vitamin D Anabolism-Related Gene Polymorphisms and Susceptibility to Uterine Leiomyomas.Frontiers in genetics · 2022Article
- The Significance of Measuring Vitamin D Serum Levels in Women with Uterine Fibroids.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2021Review
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- Uterine Fibroids and Diet.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Review
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Abstract
objectiveTo investigate the associations between serum vitamin D, calcium and uterine fibroids in a Chinese female population.
methodsIn this case-control study, adult female patients with fibroids (cases) were compared with females without fibroids (controls) in terms of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) and calcium levels.
resultsOut of 546 total participants (mean age, 41.68 ± 5.99 years; 279 with fibroids and 267 without fibroids), only 232 had serum 25OHD levels above the sufficient threshold (>20 ng/ml). In addition, females with fibroids had lower serum 25OHD levels versus those without fibroids. The prevalence of fibroids in females with deficient (<12 ng/ml) and insufficient (12-20 ng/ml) 25OHD levels were significantly higher than in females with sufficient (>20 ng/ml) 25OHD levels. Serum calcium levels were within normal range in both groups.
conclusionHypovitaminosis D was highly prevalent among a population of Chinese females of reproductive-age, and serum 25OHD levels were lower in female patients with fibroids.
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