Abstract:
Aim: nutritional factors could have an influence on the quality of follicular fluid and consequently on the maturation and the oocyte quality.The objective is to study the impact of diet and obesity on the fertility of a population of Algerian women. Also, to establish thecorrelation between dietary intake of trace elements, vitamin B12 and the quality of follicular fluid.
Patient and Methods: This is a prospective study and analytical, focused on 88 subfertile women. The study targeted women who were going to have IVF. Trace elements (zinc, iron, copper, magnesium) and vitamin B12 were measured in the follicular fluid.
Results: The dietary survey revealed excessive intakes of simple carbohydrates, total lipids in particular saturated fatty acid but low in dietary fiber, the intake of mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids including omega-3s were insufficient. Deficiencies in iron, zinc, vitamin: B6, B9, E, D were noted. Trace elements carried out in the follicular fluid have shown highly significant correlations with the diet of infertile women.
Conclusion: Diet and weight are two key elements to consider in the follow-up of infertile couples. A better treatment strategy is more than necessary in our country.
