Association between postpartum depression and components of the metabolic syndrome: A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study
This MR study provides evidence for a causal relationship between MetS components, particularly hypertension, and the risk of PPD. These findings highlight the importance of addressing MetS factors in the prevention and management of PPD.
Authors
- Yan Cui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3132-9103)
- Yanlong Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4790-7924)
- Danyang Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9220-9770)
- Yimin Kang
- Fan Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4166-5776)
- Zhuqing Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0517-2242)
- Juanjuan Shen
- Chun Ho Song
Institutions
- Xinjiang Medical University (CN)
- Peking University (CN)
- Wenzhou Medical University (CN)
- Beijing HuiLongGuan Hospital (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University (CN)
- Inner Mongolia Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Published
- 2025-08-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.70460
- Primary Topic
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00