Prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency in pregnant patients

Abstract

Introduction and objectives: Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin related to the homeostasis of calcium and phosphorus. Its deficiency affects fetal bone development and mineralization and has been identified as a risk factor for complications such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, preterm delivery, and low birth weight. The present study was designed to evaluate the level of vitamin D insufficiency in pregnant women with endocrinopathies.

Materials and methods: 50 pregnant women with a diagnosis of diabetes, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, between 15 and 45 years of age, were included. The 25 (OH) VD in blood was measured in the first outpatient visits.

Results: Based on the sample evidence, it was obtained that 68% of the patients evaluated presented deficiency or insufficiency of vitamin D and 32% managed desired levels. The average value of 25 (OH) VD was 33.8 ng/ml in summer, 27 ng/ml in autumn, 15.8 ng/ml in winter and 30.2 ng/ml in spring, standing out the mean values. highest in springsummer and lowest in winter-autumn.

Conclusion: the prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency is high in pregnant women, which is why it is considered a population at risk and it is suggested to indicate supplementation in all cases.