The mediating role of Body Roundness Index in the association between Life’s Crucial 9 and infertility: a cross-sectional study using NHANES 2013–2018
There is a significant negative correlation between LC9 and infertility, with BRI playing a partial mediating role. These findings highlight the importance of cardiovascular health and obesity management in reproductive health and suggest that reducing central obesity may lower the risk of infertility. Further research is needed on potential intervention strategies targeting metabolic and cardiovascular health to prevent infertility.
Authors
- Ling Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8371-5252)
- Qianyi Zhong
- Ying Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3491-7645)
- Lei Bao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1347-8543)
- Jianping Xu
- Lin Gao
Institutions
- Taizhou Central Hospital (CN)
- Taizhou University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-09-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1605601
- Primary Topic
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00