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Vitamin D and Male Sexual Function: A Transversal and Longitudinal Study
Joint Authors
Tirabassi, Giacomo
Corona, Giovanni
Muscogiuri, Giovanna
Balercia, Giancarlo
Sudano, Maurizio
Salvio, Gianmaria
Cutini, Melissa
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-01-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The effects of vitamin D on sexual function are very unclear.
Therefore, we aimed at evaluating the possible association between vitamin D and sexual function and at assessing the influence of vitamin D administration on sexual function.
Methods.
We retrospectively studied 114 men by evaluating clinical, biochemical, and sexual parameters.
A subsample (n=41) was also studied longitudinally before and after vitamin D replacement therapy.
Results.
In the whole sample, after performing logistic regression models, higher levels of 25(OH) vitamin D were significantly associated with high values of total testosterone and of all the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire parameters.
On the other hand, higher levels of total testosterone were positively and significantly associated with high levels of erectile function and IIEF total score.
After vitamin D replacement therapy, total and free testosterone increased and erectile function improved, whereas other sexual parameters did not change significantly.
At logistic regression analysis, higher levels of vitamin D increase (Δ-) were significantly associated with high values of Δ-erectile function after adjustment for Δ-testosterone.
Conclusions.
Vitamin D is important for the wellness of male sexual function, and vitamin D administration improves sexual function.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tirabassi, Giacomo& Sudano, Maurizio& Salvio, Gianmaria& Cutini, Melissa& Muscogiuri, Giovanna& Corona, Giovanni…[et al.]. 2018. Vitamin D and Male Sexual Function: A Transversal and Longitudinal Study. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tirabassi, Giacomo…[et al.]. Vitamin D and Male Sexual Function: A Transversal and Longitudinal Study. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Tirabassi, Giacomo& Sudano, Maurizio& Salvio, Gianmaria& Cutini, Melissa& Muscogiuri, Giovanna& Corona, Giovanni…[et al.]. Vitamin D and Male Sexual Function: A Transversal and Longitudinal Study. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1171284
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1171284