Association of inflammation with sex hormones and vitamin D in women: Findings from NHANES (2021-2023) - PubMed
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- Women with higher inflammation (measured by hs-CRP) had higher body weight, waist circumference, BMI, and greater prevalence of hypertension and diabetes.
- Higher hs-CRP levels were linked to lower concentrations of several sex hormones (e.g., 17α-hydroxyprogesterone, androstenedione, AMH, DHEAS, FSH, SHBG) and vitamin D.
- After adjusting for confounders, inflammation remained positively associated with AMH, estrone, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol, and inversely associated with FSH and luteinizing hormone.
- Systemic inflammation shows complex relationships with reproductive hormones and lipid profiles, influenced by obesity-related factors.