MORE HOME PATIENT FORMS ONLINE PAYMENT ABOUT PRACTICE OB/GYN SERVICES DA VINCI SURGICAL SYSTEM Vitamin D Deficiency Associated Obstetrics and Gynecology Contents OB/GYN Services Gynecology Vitamin D Deficiency Vitamin D deficiency has become a real problem in Michigan and throughout the country. As such, it has become a popular topic in the media and among OB/GYN physicians, because vitamin D deficiency appears to be related to a variety of health concerns such as osteoporosis, depression, heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, parathyroid problems, immune disorders, and weight loss. For years doctors have believed vitamin D is a critical element to healthy bones and teeth, but deeper research has shown vitamin D places a larger role that spans from preventing rickets in children to reducing the levels of osteomalacia (“soft bones”) or osteoporosis (“porous bones”) in adults. Medical Consequences of Being Vitamin D Deficient Increased risk for breast cancer Increased risk for heart disease Lowers our immune system making us more prone to infections Increase in muscle aches and fatigue Lowers our ability to absorb calcium which in turn leads to osteopenia and osteoporosis We normally obtain Vitamin D through the sun as it reacts with our skin and through vitamin D rich foods within our diet. Unfortunately, in Michigan, we do not see the sun as often as we would like. Even on sunny days, we are either indoors or wearing sunblock to protect ourselves against skin cancer. We also do not drink enough milk which is fortified with Vitamin D. The result is that 50% of the patients that we check in our office are found to be Vitamin D deficient. This is a staggering number and one that can be prevented. A simple blood test in our office can confirm your Vitamin D status. If it is low, either a supplement or prescription would be recommended to reverse this process. WHAT WE OFFER Services Pregnancy more info Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding more info Menopause more info Birth Control Counseling more info NovaSure Ablation more info Da Vinci Robotic Surgery more info Endometriosis more info Fibroids more info OUR LOCATIONS Choose your preferred location 7210 N Main Street Suite 210, Clarkston, MI 48346 248-620-2800 BOOK ONLINE 2525 S Telegraph Road Suite 201, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 248-338-0100 BOOK ONLINE Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Accessibility Notice Contact Us Associated Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clarkston, MI Phone (appointments): 248-620-2800 | Phone (general inquiries): (248) 620-2800 Address: 7210 N Main Street, Suite 210, Clarkston, MI 48346 Associated Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bloomfield Hills, MI Phone (appointments): 248-338-0100 | Phone (general inquiries): 248-338-0100 Address: 2525 S Telegraph Road, Suite 201, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 4.89/5 (286 reviews)