Obesity mediates the relationship between depression and infertility: insights from the NHANES 2013-2018 cross-sectional study and a Mendelian randomization study
Depression is associated with an increased risk of infertility, with obesity playing a significant mediating role. This study underscores the importance of incorporating mental health and weight management in infertility treatment strategies.
Authors
- Huabin Cao
- Jingqi Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8053-5616)
- Yuan Zhuang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8521-5032)
- Ting Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1193-3073)
Institutions
- First Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi Medical College (CN)
- Jiangxi Provincial People's Hospital (CN)
- Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Endocrinology
- Published
- 2024-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2024.1465105
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.69
Funders
- Health and Family Planning Commission of Jiangxi Province