Vitamin D3 deficiency is associated with female sexual dysfunction in premenopausal women

Canat, Masum; Canat, Lütfi; Öztürk, Feyza Yener; Eroğlu, Hatice; Atalay, Hasan Anıl

doi:10.1007/s11255-016-1396-7

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“…6 Similarly, a study which was conducted among Turkish women by Canat et al found that the higher levels of vitamin D was correlated with better sexual function. 20 It is emphasised that vitamin D deficiency negatively affects sexual function by decreasing the production of endothelial nitric oxide, by decreasing the production of hormones associated with testosterone, or by increasing depressive moods. 6 For these reasons, vitamin D may be beneficial to prevent sexual dysfunction in menopause.…”

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Relationship between Postmenopausal Vitamin D Level, Menopausal Symptoms and Sexual Functions

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Koç

Soyöz

et al. 2019

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak

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Relationship between Postmenopausal Vitamin D Level, Menopausal Symptoms and Sexual Functions

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Koç

Soyöz

et al. 2019

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“…[74][75][76][77][78][79] Finally, deficiencies in Vitamin D and iron are linked to sexual dysfunction, with improvement seen after repletion. [80][81][82][83] Sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of sexual dysfunction through its impact on lifestyle-related chronic disease risk, mood, and body image. [84][85][86][87][88][89][90] Conversely, regular physical activity is associated with higher sexual desire, more frequent sexual activity, and lower risk of sexual dysfunction in women.…”

Section: Sexual Healthmentioning

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“…74-79 Finally, deficiencies in Vitamin D and iron are linked to sexual dysfunction, with improvement seen after repletion. 80-83…”

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Living Your Best Life: Lifestyle Medicine for All Women

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Alexander

Kudesia

et al. 2022

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

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In an era of ever-increasing healthcare expenditures, yet simultaneously worsening outcomes, many of our patients choose between traditional medical care or often unproven alternative therapies. While the recognition of lifestyle change in addressing cardiovascular and metabolic disease grows, there is less understanding of the impact of lifestyle change on issues facing women every day. Millions of women around the globe struggle with infertility, cancer, sexual dysfunction, and dermatologic needs. Yet, research on the benefits of lifestyle change on these conditions is scarce, and gaps exist both in our understanding of evidence-based approaches to address these issues, as well as adequate provider education when evidence exists. The Women’s Health Member Interest Group convened medical experts in these areas that affect women’s lives to provide insights and meaningful education applicable not only for our patients, but also in our own lives.

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“…Meanwhile, evidence suggests that vitamin D and iron deficiencies are risk factors for sexual dysfunction, and resolution of these deficiencies may well be therapeutic. 55-58 Vitamin D receptors exist on the uterus and ovaries, where they can influence steroidogenesis and testosterone aromatization, with consequent effects on sex hormone levels. 59-61 In iron-deficiency anemia, fatigue is thought to mediate the relationship between deficiency and sexual dysfunction.…”

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Dietary Approaches to Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health

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Alexander

Gulati³

et al. 2021

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

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Over the course of the reproductive life span, it is common for women to experience one or more of the most common gynecologic conditions, including sexual dysfunction, polycystic ovary syndrome, fibroids, endometriosis, and infertility. Although current management guidelines often turn to the established pharmaceutical approaches for each of these diagnoses, the scientific literature also supports an evidence-based approach rooted in the paradigm of food as medicine. Achieving healthy dietary patterns is a core goal of lifestyle medicine, and a plant-forward approach akin to the Mediterranean diet holds great promise for improving many chronic gynecologic diseases. Furthermore, creating an optimal preconception environment from a nutritional standpoint may facilitate epigenetic signaling, thus improving the health of future generations. This state-of-the-art review explores the literature connecting diet with sexual and reproductive health in premenopausal women.

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Vitamin D3 deficiency is associated with female sexual dysfunction in premenopausal women

Abstract: There is a relationship with FSD and deficiency of vitamin D. Also, increased depressive symptoms were associated with FSD.

Cited by 13 publications

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Relationship between Postmenopausal Vitamin D Level, Menopausal Symptoms and Sexual Functions

Relationship between Postmenopausal Vitamin D Level, Menopausal Symptoms and Sexual Functions

Living Your Best Life: Lifestyle Medicine for All Women

Dietary Approaches to Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health

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