Exploration of the association between serum uric acid and testosterone in adult males: NHANES 2011-2016.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have suggested that the possible relationship between serum uric acid (SUA) and testosterone. However, the results of previous studies are controversial and there is limited evidence examining the relationship between SUA and testosterone in a general US population of men. The objective of this study is to explore the correlation of SUA and testosterone among adult males from the US.

Methods

Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011-2016 were used, including a total of 7,796 male participants aged 18 years or older and excluding those lacking serum testosterone and uric acid data. Clinical characteristics of the participants among different SUA groups and testosterone groups are compared. Univariate and multivariate linea

SUBMITTER: Han Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7844527 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature