October 2018 PMID 29973697

The effect of low vitamin D status on sexual functioning and depressive symptoms in apparently healthy men: a pilot study.

Robert Krysiak, Anna Szwajkosz, Bogusław Okopień

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Mentions

16
Peak: 2 in May 2020
across 4 sources since Feb 2020

Extended reach

56,082
potential audience

Total likes

22

Video views

203

Mentions per month

Feb 2020 – May 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News8 articles
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  • YouTube2 videos
  • Facebook2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The posts reflect an overall agreement with the study's emphasis on vitamin D's role in sexual health, exemplified by statements about deficiency impacting sexual function and hormonal production. The tone is casual and informative, with suggestions like 'More sunbathing,' indicating a focus on practical implications rather than detailed scientific critique.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge and support the findings, emphasizing the connection between vitamin D deficiency and sexual health issues.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions show a moderate level of curiosity, especially around the role of sunlight and hormone production.

EngagementModerate engagement

The discussion includes some references to the scientific aspect of the study and suggestions like more sunbathing, indicating active but surface-level engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While the posts highlight the potential health implications, they mainly focus on raising awareness rather than deep analysis or widespread change.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that low vitamin D levels are linked to impaired sexual function in healthy young men, with those having vitamin D deficiency showing worse erectile, orgasmic, and sexual desire scores.
  • Men with vitamin D insufficiency also experienced decreased erectile function, but to a lesser extent than those with deficiency.
  • Higher depressive symptoms were observed in men with vitamin D deficiency, and the severity of sexual dysfunction was related to the level of vitamin D deficiency.]

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Zaid K. Dahhaj
@zaidkdahhaj · X

5. Vitamin D3 from sunlight A D3 deficiency wreaks havoc on your sexual health It’s a major player in producing crucial sex hormones like Testosterone More sunbathing https://t.co/l3yjPhSWq4

May 1, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 49,182 followers View post →
Jean Pierre Graziana
@jpgraziana · X

The link between vitamin D and erectile dysfunction? "The effect of low vitamin D status on sexual functioning and depressive symptoms in apparently healthy men: a pilot study", and Journal of Sexual Medicine called "Vitamin D and Erectile Dysfunction".

Feb 16, 2021 · 1 like · 24 followers View post →
IJIR: Your Sexual Medicine Journal
@yoursexmedjour · X

RT @urology_news: The effect of low vitamin D status on sexual functioning and depressive symptoms in apparently healthy men: a pilot study…

Feb 5, 2020 · 1 share · 3,334 followers View post →
IJIR: Your Sexual Medicine Journal
@yoursexmedjour · X

RT @zaidkdahhaj: 5. Vitamin D3 from sunlight A D3 deficiency wreaks havoc on your sexual health It’s a major player in producing crucial…

May 19, 2025 · 1 share · 3,334 followers View post →

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IJIR: Your Sexual Medicine Journal
@yoursexmedjour · X

RT @zaidkdahhaj: 5. Vitamin D3 from sunlight A D3 deficiency wreaks havoc on your sexual health It’s a major player in producing crucial…

May 19, 2025 · 1 share · 3,334 followers View post →
Zaid K. Dahhaj
@zaidkdahhaj · X

5. Vitamin D3 from sunlight A D3 deficiency wreaks havoc on your sexual health It’s a major player in producing crucial sex hormones like Testosterone More sunbathing https://t.co/l3yjPhSWq4

May 1, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 49,182 followers View post →
Jean Pierre Graziana
@jpgraziana · X

The link between vitamin D and erectile dysfunction? "The effect of low vitamin D status on sexual functioning and depressive symptoms in apparently healthy men: a pilot study", and Journal of Sexual Medicine called "Vitamin D and Erectile Dysfunction".

Feb 16, 2021 · 1 like · 24 followers View post →
IJIR: Your Sexual Medicine Journal
@yoursexmedjour · X

RT @urology_news: The effect of low vitamin D status on sexual functioning and depressive symptoms in apparently healthy men: a pilot study…

Feb 5, 2020 · 1 share · 3,334 followers View post →