Higher body roundness index (BRI) increases infertility among U.S. women aged 18-45 years.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Infertility is associated with obesity. The Body Roundness Index (BRI) is a body measurement index related to obesity that more accurately assesses body and visceral fat levels. However, the relationship between BRI and infertility remains unclear. Therefore, this study aims to determine the relationship between BRI and infertility.

Methods

This study utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2013 to 2018 and included 3,528 women aged 18-45 years. Multivariate logistic regression was employed to investigate the association between BRI and infertility. Restricted cubic spline (RCS) analysis explored the linear or non-linear relationship between BRI and infertility. Interaction analyses were conducted on subgroups to valida

SUBMITTER: Gong H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11654071 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature