Association of Dietary Protein on Level of Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH) and Antral Follicle Count (AFC) in Patients of Infertility

ABSTRACT

Background: “Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive within a year with normal frequency of sexual intercourse and no contraceptives.” Relatively little is known about the effect of nutritional content on fertility. Objective: To study the correlation of level of AMH and AFC with dietary habits especially protein intake in patients of infertility. Material and Methods: It is hospital based study. Design of study Cross sectional study. Place of study Teerthankar Mahaveer Medical College & Research Centre, Moradabad, India . Number of Patients 95 patients of infertility included in the study .Patients were between 30 and 45 years. Time Period 18 months from January 2020-July 2021. Method: All cases underwent full history taking; clinical examination and all completed a questionnaire consisting of demographic characteristics, FFQ (Food Frequency Questionnaire). Main Outcome Measures: Moderate to high protein intake in diet corresponds to those having met their more than 20% calorie intake by protein had a higher mean AMH as well as had a higher mean AFC. Result: Based on the results of the current study the effects of higher protein intake was found to be significant on the level of ovarian reserve . Conclusion: This study suggests that good and healthy Nutrition, rich in proteins , in fertility treatment is required for better outcome and also helps in limiting the financial burden