Conclusion
Micronutrient deficiency has been documented in a number of reproductive disorders and in a population with absolute and relative nutritional compromise. This study did not demonstrate selenium differences in the two groups studied but a nutritional component, still to be defined, in RPL is still a possibility particularly when one reviews the socioeconomic deprivation in many of our communities. In our opinion selenium supplementation in RPL cannot be recommended until more research has been performed.
Future research possibilities include exploring and comparing different tissue types to evaluate selenium and other micronutrients and employing prospective studies to evaluate selenium concentrations in RPL.