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However, there is an emerging wealth of evidence that this fat-soluble vitamin has an important role in male sexual health regarding erectile function, production of testosterone, and overall fertility. Due to the increased vitamin D deficiency rates in most populations, the implications of its deficiency on male sexual functions have gained great interest.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Materials and methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>This review, therefore, sums up recent publications that detail the association of vitamin D with male sexual functions regarding its potential roles in erectile function regulation, testosterone levels, and semen characteristics.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Vitamin D contributed positively to sexual and erectile functions. These were mediated via hormone-dependent mechanisms through its inhibitory role on prolactin and steroidogenic activities. 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