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ArticleInternational journal of genomics2025

Genetic Insights Into the Relationship Between Menstrual Factors and Site-/Age-Specific Bone Mineral Density.

Sheng Li, Yan-Yu Zhu, Xiao Hu, Qian-Qian Shi, Jia-Jun Deng, Hai-Fen Wei, Chun-Rong Ma, Hai-Feng Pan, Peng Wang

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Article in International journal of genomics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Sheng LiDepartment of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China, ahmu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6379-6084
Yan-Yu ZhuInstitute of Kidney Disease, Inflammation & Immunity Mediated Diseases, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China, ahmu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5246-010X
Xiao HuDepartment of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China, ahmu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8101-4812
Qian-Qian ShiInstitute of Kidney Disease, Inflammation & Immunity Mediated Diseases, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China, ahmu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4867-6782
Jia-Jun DengInstitute of Kidney Disease, Inflammation & Immunity Mediated Diseases, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China, ahmu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1685-0846
Hai-Fen WeiInstitute of Kidney Disease, Inflammation & Immunity Mediated Diseases, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China, ahmu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3179-6921
Chun-Rong MaTongan Street Community Health Center, Hefei, Anhui, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4131-5295
Hai-Feng PanInstitute of Kidney Disease, Inflammation & Immunity Mediated Diseases, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China, ahmu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8218-5747
Peng WangDepartment of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China, ahmu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8838-682X

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Abstract

Backgrounds: Observational studies have suggested possible links between reproductive factors and bone mineral density (BMD) and osteoporosis (OP), but the causal impact of menstrual factors on BMD remains obscure. Objectives: This study is aimed at inferring causal associations between key menstrual factors and site-/age-specific BMD. Methods: Genetic variants associated with age at menarche (AAM), last menstrual period (LMP), and length of menstrual cycle (LMC) were obtained from genome-wide association studies (GWASs). The site-/age-specific BMD genetic data were derived from the Genetic Factors for OP Consortium (GEFOS). Causal associations were evaluated using a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) approach and a multivariable MR (MVMR) model. Results: LMP was causally associated with increased estimated heel BMD (eBMD) (beta = 0.055; 95% CI: 0.020, 0.089; Conclusions: Our study observes the causal effects of LMP and LMC on BMD, with variations across anatomical sites and age groups. These findings enhance our understanding of the relationship between menstrual factors and bone health, providing evidence to inform targeted prevention strategies for OP.

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bone mineral densitycausalitymenstrual factorsosteoporosis

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