rct
    2003

    Vitamin C supplementation and luteal phase progesterone in women with luteal phase defect: a randomized trial

    Henmi H, Endo T, Kitajima Y, Manase K, Hata H, Kudo R

    Published in Fertility and Sterility

    Methodology

    Randomized controlled trial of 750 mg daily vitamin C versus no treatment in infertile women with luteal phase defect, measuring serum progesterone.

    Key Findings

    Serum progesterone rose significantly in the vitamin C group compared with untreated controls, with a higher pregnancy rate.

    Conclusions

    Vitamin C may modestly support luteal progesterone production.

    Limitations

    No placebo control; single small trial.

    Supplements Studied

    Vitamin C
    Vitamin

    Serum progesterone rose significantly in the vitamin C group compared with untreated controls

    Outcomes Measured

    Serum progesterone rose significantly in the vitamin C group compared with untreated controls

    Serum progesterone rose significantly in the vitamin C group compared with untreated controls, with a higher pregnancy rate

    Study Details

    Year:2003
    Sample Size:150
    Duration:26 weeks
    Quality Score:5/10

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