The effect of micronutrient supplementation on women’s sexual desire: a systematic review and meta-analysis study
Year: 2026
Type: review
Study designs: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of micronutrient supplementation on female sexual desire levels. METHODS: For this systematic review and meta-analysis, studies were identified by searching the PubMed, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, and Higher Education Council (YÖK) Thesis Center databases without any year restrictions. After screening, eight studies were included in the analysis. Data were synthesized using meta-analysis and narrative methods. RESULTS: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, micronutrient supplementation was associated with a statistically significant effect on women's sexual desire (standardized mean difference: -0.597, 95%CI -1.126 to -0.068, Z=-2.211, p=0.027); however, substantial heterogeneity was observed (I2 =87.2%) indicating considerable variability across studies. CONCLUSION: This systematic review suggests a potential role for micronutrients, but the evidence is weak and highly inconsistent. High-quality, low-heterogeneity research is urgently needed.
Authors: Nurçin Küçük Kent, Sevda Karakaş, Sevda Uzun
Institutions: Gümüşhane University, Ahi Evran University
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7222934549