Higher Life's Crucial 9 protects against infertility among U.S. women aged 18-45 years.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Infertility is not only a reproductive issue but is also closely linked to cardiovascular health and other factors. Life's Crucial 9 (LC9) is a set of lifestyle guidelines aimed at improving cardiovascular health, yet its potential association with infertility remains underexplored. This study aims to investigate the relationship between LC9 and infertility, providing new insights and strategies for the prevention and management of infertility.

Methods

This study utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2013 to 2018. Multivariate logistic regression and weighted quantile sum (WQS) regressions were employed to investigate the association between LC9 and infertility. Restricted cubic spline (RCS) analysis explored the line

SUBMITTER: Huang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11823206 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature