Association of follicle-stimulating hormone with lipid profiles in older women: a cross-sectional SPECT-China study.

Wen ZhangYingchao ChenXian ZhangYi ChenBing HanQin LiFangzhen XiaHualing ZhaiNingjian WangYing-Li Lu

Published in: BMJ open (2023)

Lower FSH was associated with a worse lipid profile in women older than 55. Diabetes, adiposity and hypertension mostly explained the association of FSH with TGs and the LDL-C/HDL-C ratio but only partially explained the associations of FSH with HDL-C and the TC/HDL-C ratio.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
blood pressure
cardiovascular disease
polycystic ovary syndrome
insulin resistance
physical activity
glycemic control
fatty acid
body mass index
metabolic syndrome
community dwelling
pregnant women
weight gain