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Table 3 Results of multiple regression model with BMI and FSH level

From: Bone mineral density in midlife long-term users of hormonal contraception in South Africa: relationship with obesity and menopausal status

Factors

Radius BMD units 95% CI

P value

Effect of aFSH (for women of median BMI = 33.9 kg/m2)

  < 25.8 mIU/mL

0.514 (0.507–0.521)

< 0.066

  ≥ 25.8 mIU/mL

0.501 (0.488–0.513)

 

Effect of BMI, unit BMD per unit change in BMI For

 

< 0.001

FSH < 25.8 mIU/mL For

0.0038 (0.0028–0.0047)

 

FSH ≥ 25.8 mIU/mL

0.0067 (0.0048–0.0086)

 
  1. aSignificant interaction between FSH level and BMI (p = 0.006)