scholarly journals Correlation Between Parity and Metabolic Syndrome in Chinese Women Aged 40 Years and Older: The Reaction Study

Author(s):  
Qian Xie ◽  
Haoran Xu ◽  
Qin Wan

Abstract Aims The purpose of the present study was to investigate the correlation between the number of live-birth pregnancies and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in Chinese women according to menstruation history. Methods Registry data for all pregnancies in a cohort of 6157 Chinese women aged 40 years or older were obtained and the number of live-birth pregnancies were enumerated. We defined MetS using five criteria: impaired insulin metabolism and glucose tolerance, obesity in the abdominal area, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess potential risk factors for MetS. Postmenopausal women with three or more of live-birth pregnancies had the highest prevalence of MetS (P < 0.05). Results Among the 6157 females aged 40 years or older in Luzhou city, 2143 (34.8%) participants had incident MetS. The number of live-birth pregnancies was significantly correlated with age and fasting blood glucose (FBG) level (P < 0.05). The prevalence of MetS increased with the number of live-birth pregnancies (P < 0.01), and the frequency in postmenopausal women was significantly higher than that in premenopausal women (P < 0.001). In the binary logistic regression model, menopausal status [OR = 0.343 (0.153–0.769), P < 0.001] were significantly associated with an increased risk of MetS. Conclusions The number of live-birth pregnancies is correlated with an increased risk of MetS in Chinese women aged 40 years and over, especially in postmenopausal women. Greater attention should be paid to postmenopausal women who have had multiple live-birth pregnancies with a view to intervening early to prevent related diseases.

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian Xie ◽  
Haoran Xu ◽  
Qin Wan

Abstract Aims The purpose of the present study was to investigate the correlation between the number of live-birth pregnancies and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in Chinese women according to menstruation history. Methods Registry data for all pregnancies in a cohort of 6157 Chinese women aged 40 years or older were obtained and the number of live-birth pregnancies were enumerated. We defined MetS using five criteria: impaired insulin metabolism and glucose tolerance, obesity in the abdominal area, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess potential risk factors for MetS. Postmenopausal women with three or more of live-birth pregnancies had the highest prevalence of MetS (P < 0.05). Results Among the 6157 females aged 40 years or older in Luzhou city, 2143 (34.8%) participants had incident MetS. The number of live-birth pregnancies was significantly correlated with age and fasting blood glucose (FBG) level (P < 0.05). The prevalence of MetS increased with the number of live-birth pregnancies (P < 0.01), and the frequency in postmenopausal women was significantly higher than that in premenopausal women (P < 0.001). In the binary logistic regression model, menopausal status [OR = 0.343 (0.153–0.769), P < 0.001] were significantly associated with an increased risk of MetS. Conclusions The number of live-birth pregnancies is correlated with an increased risk of MetS in Chinese women aged 40 years and over, especially in postmenopausal women. Greater attention should be paid to postmenopausal women who have had multiple live-birth pregnancies with a view to intervening early to prevent related diseases.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 738 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jong-Han Lee ◽  
Tae Hwa Go ◽  
San-Hui Lee ◽  
Juwon Kim ◽  
Ji Hye Huh ◽  
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Elevated serum urate (sUA) concentrations have been associated with an increased risk of hypertension. We aimed to examine the association of sUA concentration on the risk of hypertension in pre- and post-menopausal women and investigated the association between the polymorphism of the xanthine dehydrogenase gene and the risk of hypertension. Among 7294 women, 1415 premenopausal and 5879 postmenopausal women were recruited. Anthropometric parameters as risk factors of hypertension were identify by logistic regression models. In addition, we investigated an association between xanthine dehydrogenase gene and sUA and their combined associations on the risk of hypertension. Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) were significantly increased in accordance to the increase of sUA levels (p < 0.001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed postmenopausal women with a high sUA and high BMI were 3.18 times more likely to have hypertension than in those with normal and lower sUA (Odds ratio: 3.18, 95% confidence interval: 2.54–3.96). Postmenopausal women with a high WC were 1.62 times more likely to have hypertension than in those with normal and lower sUA. Subjects with the AG genotype of rs206860 was found to be at lower risk of hypertension (odd ratio: 0.287, 95% confidence interval: 0.091–0.905, p = 0.033). This cross-sectional study indicated a high sUA is associated with a higher risk of hypertension in postmenopausal women. Further well-designed prospective studies in other populations are warranted to validate our results.


2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jusuk Lee ◽  
Taehong Kim

Abstract Background Understanding the relationship between breastfeeding (BF) and metabolic syndrome (Mets) is important for maternal long-term health benefits and disease prevention. This study aimed to examine the association between BF and Mets and its components among postmenopausal parous Korean women. Methods This cross-sectional study on 10,356 Korean women used nationally representative data from the KNHANES from 2010 to 2016. Anthropometric, laboratory data and manual BP were measured. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to examine the association of BF with Mets and its components after adjusting for potential confounding variables. A p-value < 0.05 was to be considered statistically significant. Results Mets was present in 42% of the study participants. The BF group had low household income and education level. The prevalence of Mets in the BF group was higher than that in the non-BF group (42.69% vs. 34.76%, p <  0.001). BF was associated with increased risk of Mets (odds ratio [OR]: 1.4, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.18–1.65, p <  0.001). The BF group was at higher risks for diabetes (OR: 1.5, 95%CI: 1.14–1.98), hypertension (OR: 1.32, 95%CI: 1.03–1.68), hypertriglyceridemia (OR: 1.42, 95%CI: 1.02–1.99) and low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (OR: 1.32, 95%CI: 1.06–1.65). Conclusion In this study, BF did not affect decreasing the prevalence of Mets and its components.


2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Cuschieri

Abstract Background A relationship between depression and metabolic syndrome has been reported. Considering the diabesity rates effecting the small state of Malta it was considered appropriate to explore for links between these diseases, their metabolic determinants with depression. Methods A national health examination survey was conducted. A validated questionnaire note down (1) self-reported depression (2) anti-depressive medication (3) PHQ-9 depression symptoms score (&gt;5 positive for depression). Participants with the presence of one or more of these variables were labelled as having depression. Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and blood pressure (BP) were measured. Blood testing for fasting blood glucose (FBG) and lipid profile were performed. The biochemical (FBG, Lipid profiles) and anthropometric profiles (BMI, WC, BP) of the depression population were compared to those without this disease. Univariant and multivariant binary logistic regression models were performed. Results The depression population (17.2% of the total population) had significantly higher median LDL, triglyceride (TG) and total cholesterol (TC) levels when compared to those without the disease (p = &lt;0.01). On univariant modelling each variable (LDL OR:1.15 p = 0.01; TG OR:1.16 p = 0.01; TC OR:1.64 p = &lt;0.01) showed a positive association with having depression even after adjusting for confounding factors (sex, age, education, smoking, alcohol habits). On multivariant modelling only an increase in TC was associated with increased risk of having depression (OR: 1.36 CI95%: 1.05-1.76 p = 0.02) after adjusting for confounders. Conclusions The various components of the metabolic syndrome appeared not to be associated with a diagnosis of depression. Only high cholesterol level exhibited a metabolic link with depression. Although further research is merited, it is suggested that physicians incorporate a depression screening tool as part of their consultation when examining high-risk patients. Key messages A metabolic syndrome profile is not linked with depression. A high cholesterol level is linked with depression, making these individuals susceptible to potential cardiovascular disease.


2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuan Cai ◽  
Jun Dong ◽  
Teng Lu ◽  
Liqiang Zhi ◽  
Xijing He

Abstract Background Osteoporosis (OP) is a complex bone metabolism disorder characterized by the loss of bone minerals and an increased risk of bone fracture. A recent study reported the relationship of the macrophage erythroblast attacher gene (MAEA) with low bone mineral density in postmenopausal Japanese women. Our study aimed to investigate the association of MAEA with postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) in Han Chinese individuals. Methods A total of 968 unrelated postmenopausal Chinese women comprising 484 patients with PMOP and 484 controls were recruited. Four tag single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that covered the gene region of MAEA were chosen for genotyping. Single SNP and haplotypic association analyses were performed, and analysis of variance was conducted to test the correlation between blood MAEA protein level and genotypes of associated SNPs. Results SNP rs6815464 was significantly associated with the risk of PMOP. The C allele of rs6815464 was strongly correlated with the decreased risk of PMOP in our study subjects (OR[95% CI]=0.75[0.63-0.89], P=0.0015). Significant differences in MAEA protein blood levels among genotypes of SNP rs6815464 were identified in both the PMOP (F=6.82, P=0.0012) and control groups (F=11.5, P=0.00001). The C allele was positively associated with decreased MAEA protein levels in blood. Conclusion This case-control study on Chinese postmenopausal women suggested an association between SNP rs6815464 of MAEA and PMOP. Further analyses showed that genotypes of SNP rs6815464 were also associated with the blood level of MAEA protein.


2010 ◽  
Vol 162 (5) ◽  
pp. 919-923 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna C Phillips ◽  
Douglas Carroll ◽  
Catharine R Gale ◽  
Janet M Lord ◽  
Wiebke Arlt ◽  
...  

ObjectivesThe aim of these analyses was to examine the association of cortisol, DHEAS and the cortisol:DHEAS ratio with the metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components.DesignThe analyses were cross-sectional.MethodsParticipants were 4255 Vietnam era US army veterans. From military service files, telephone interviews and a medical examination, occupational, socio-demographic and health data were collected. MetS was ascertained from data on body mass index; fasting blood glucose or a diagnosis of diabetes; blood pressure or a diagnosis of hypertension; high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; and triglyceride levels. Contemporary morning fasted cortisol and DHEAS concentrations were determined. The outcomes were MetS and its components. Analysis was by logistic regression, first adjusting for age and then additionally for an array of candidate confounders.ResultsCortisol, although not in the fully adjusted analysis, and DHEAS were both related to MetS. Whereas high cortisol concentrations were associated with an increased risk of MetS, high DHEAS concentrations appeared protective. By far, the strongest associations with MetS were observed for the cortisol:DHEAS ratio; the higher the ratio, the greater the risk of having MetS. The ratio was also significantly related to four of the five MetS components.ConclusionsThe cortisol:DHEAS ratio is positively associated with MetS. Prospective analyses are needed to help untangle direction of causality, but this study suggests that the cortisol:DHEAS ratio is worthy of further study in this and other health contexts.


2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (9) ◽  
pp. 1210-1217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathilde Bourdon ◽  
Pietro Santulli ◽  
Yulian Chen ◽  
Catherine Patrat ◽  
Khaled Pocate-Cheriet ◽  
...  

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess whether a deferred frozen–thawed embryo transfer (Def-ET) offers any benefits compared to a fresh ET strategy in women who have had 2 or more consecutive in vitro fertilization (IVF)/intracytoplasmic injection (ICSI) cycle failures. Design: An observational cohort study in a tertiary referral care center including 416 cycles from women with a previous history of 2 or more consecutive IVF/ICSI failures cycles. Both Def-ET and fresh ET strategies were compared using univariate and multivariate logistic regression models. The main outcome measured was the cumulative live birth rate (CLBR). Results: A total of 416 cycles were included in the analysis: 197 in the fresh ET group and 219 in the Def-ET group. The CLBR was not significantly different between the fresh and Def-ET groups (58/197 [29.4%] and 57/219 [26.0%], respectively, P = .437). In addition, after the first ET, there was no significant difference in the live birth rate between the fresh ET and Def-ET groups (50/197 [25.4%] vs 44/219 [20.1%], respectively). Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that compared to the fresh strategy, the Def-ET strategy was not associated with a higher probability of live birth. Conclusions: In cases with 2 or more consecutive prior IVF/ICSI cycle failures, a Def-ET strategy did not result in better ART outcomes than a fresh ET strategy.


Circulation ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 127 (suppl_12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Candace K McClure ◽  
Christina M Shay ◽  
Ping G Tepper ◽  
Molly B Conroy ◽  
Barbara Sternfeld ◽  
...  

Objective: It has been reported that mothers who do not breastfeed are at an increased risk of T2DM, metabolic syndrome, and CVD. We hypothesize that lactation may influence cardio-metabolic risk by altering maternal body composition. We examined the extent to which lactation was associated with regional and total adiposity in a sample of US women 15 years after their last birth. Study Design : Cross-sectional analysis of data provided by 1,268 women aged 45-58 who enrolled in the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (1996 -1997). Adiposity was assessed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. History of lactation was self-reported and categorized into three groups: mothers who breastfed for ≥3 months after every birth, those who discontinued lactation within 3 months of some births, and those who never breastfed. Results: Compared with mothers who breastfed after every birth for at least 3 months, mothers who never breastfed had 0.87 kg greater trunk fat mass (FM), 1.3% greater % trunk FM, 1.3% lower % leg FM, and 0.075 greater trunk to leg FM ratio after adjustment for age, parity, height, years since last birth, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic, lifestyle, psychological, and family history variables, maximum gestational weight gain, and menopausal status. After additional adjustment for current BMI, women who never breastfed had 0.40 kg greater trunk FM and 0.053 greater trunk to leg FM ratio than mothers who breastfed every child for ≥3 months. Similarly, mothers who discontinued lactation within 3 months of some births had 0.28 kg greater trunk FM and 0.87% lower % leg FM than mothers who consistently breastfed. Conclusion : Women who did not breastfeed for at least 3 months after every birth exhibit less favorable body fat distributions 15 years postpartum. These results provide a potential physiologic basis for prior findings that women who do not breastfeed their children face increased risk of diabetes, the metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease. Given existing disparities in rates of lactation, obesity and CVD, these findings have great clinical relevance and suggest the need for targeted lactation support for women at risk of cardiovascular disease.


Circulation ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 116 (suppl_16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shin-ichiro Miyazaki ◽  
Yoshikazu Hiasa ◽  
Takefumi Takahashi ◽  
Riyo Ogura ◽  
Naoki Suzuki ◽  
...  

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with endothelial dysfunction, and recognized as a risk factor of cardiovascular events after acute coronary syndromes (ACS). We examined whether the resolution of MetS would improve endothelial function and provide a beneficial effect on clinical outcome after ACS. Methods: We studied 60 patients with MetS who underwent a percutaneous revascularization procedure for ACS. MetS was defined using modified International Diabetes Federation criteria. Brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) and several risk parameters related to metabolic disorders were assessed at baseline and at 6 months. Each patient was given basic spoken advice on lifestyle modification and optimal medications before discharge. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to whether the criteria for MetS were fulfilled at 6 months: resolved MetS (R-MetS, n=35) and persistent MetS (P-MetS, n=25). Cardiovascular events were defined as cardiac death, stroke, myocardial infarction, unstable angina, and target vessel revascularization. Results: During the 1-year follow-up, 3 patients with R-MetS (8.6%) and 14 patients with P-MetS (56%) had cardiovascular events (p=0.0002). The extent of improvement in FMD was significantly greater in patients with R-MetS than those with P-MetS (change in FMD: 1.5 vs −1.2: p=0.007; respectively). In a multivariate logistic regression analysis, P-MetS was an independent predictor of cardiovascular events (odds ratio 18.4, 95%CI 1.67–28.5, p=0.025). Conclusion: The resolution of MetS is associated with the recovery of endothelial function and prevents cardiovascular events after ACS. Multivariate logistic regression analysis


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yael Sofer ◽  
Nava Nevo ◽  
Michal Vechoropoulos ◽  
Gabi Shefer ◽  
Etty Osher ◽  
...  

Background Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) is the main transporter of sex hormones in most vertebrates. Low SHBG levels have been linked to increased risk for diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Polymorphisms of the SHBG gene linked to low SHBG protein levels also strongly predicted increased risk of type 2 diabetes, thus raising the possibility that SHBG may play a role in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance and diabetes. Aim To examine whether expression of human SHBG in mice may ameliorate the development of diabetes and metabolic syndrome in response to a high-fat diet (HFD). Methods Transgene mice expressing a human SHBG transgene (SHBG+) (N = 10/11; males/females) and their wild type littermates (N = 12/8; males/females) were fed HFD for 4.5 months. Results HFD induced comparable obesity in control and SHBG+ mice. Male transgenes had higher muscle mass after 2–3.5 months HFD (0.43 ± 0.028 (n = 4) vs 0.38 ± 0.053 g (n = 7), P = 0.05). Fasting blood glucose, as well as insulin or HOMA-IR, was not different in transgenic vs wild-type males after 4–5 months HFD. Female transgenes had higher fasting glucose (152 ± 29 (n = 7) vs 115 ± 27 mg/dL, P = 0.01 (n = 8)), but mean insulin and HOMA-IR were not different. Likewise, insulin tolerance test and intra-peritoneal glucose tolerance test (GTT) were not different. Finally, SHBG+ mice were not different from controls in terms of liver enzymes, serum triglyceride levels and blood pressure. Conclusion In mice with diet-induced obesity, human SHBG did not protect against development of obesity or dysglycemia.


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