Association between remnant cholesterol (RC) and endometriosis: a cross-sectional study based on NHANES data

Abstract Background Prior research indicates a potential link between dyslipidemia and endometriosis (EMs). However, the relationship between remnant cholesterol (RC) and EMs has not been thoroughly investigated. Consequently, looking into and clarifying the connection between RC and EMs was the pri...

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Main Authors: Zeru Chen, Ruixuan Li, Jiajie Guo, Xiaorong Ye, Yang Zhou, Mingzhu Cao
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Ruixuan Li
Jiajie Guo
Xiaorong Ye
Yang Zhou
Mingzhu Cao
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Ruixuan Li
Jiajie Guo
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Yang Zhou
Mingzhu Cao
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description Abstract Background Prior research indicates a potential link between dyslipidemia and endometriosis (EMs). However, the relationship between remnant cholesterol (RC) and EMs has not been thoroughly investigated. Consequently, looking into and clarifying the connection between RC and EMs was the primary goal of this study. Methods Following the screening of participants from the NHANES dataset spanning 2001 to 2006, a total of 1,840 individuals were incorporated into this research. A weighted multivariable logistic regression analysis was first performed to investigate the relation between RC and the likelihood of encountering EMs. To assess the degree of consistency in the link between RC and EMs across different populations, additional subgroup analyses were performed. In addition, the researchers used the extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) technique and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) to evaluate how well RC recognized EMs. Lastly, both linear and nonlinear relationships were validated using generalized additive models (GAM), while dose-response connections were investigated through restricted cubic spline models. Results After accounting for all potential confounders, a strong correlation between RC and EMs was identified. In particular, an increase of one unit in RC was linked to a 135% rise in the likelihood of developing EMs. Analyses of subgroups revealed that these relationships remained stable across the majority of subgroups (interaction P-value > 0.05). Multivariable logistic regression demonstrated RC’s independent predictive value, maintaining statistical significance after adjusting for confounders. The AUC of 0.614 suggests RC’s moderate ability to discriminate EMs, outperforming traditional markers like LDL-C in sensitivity and specificity. Furthermore, XGBoost analysis identified RC as the most critical predictor among lipid-related and demographic variables. The relationship was further validated through GAM, which visually confirmed a linear trend, and RCS, which provided statistical evidence of linearity. Conclusion This study reveals a clear connection between RC and the likelihood of having EMs within the US population, suggesting RC as a potential marker for further investigation in understanding endometriosis risk.
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spelling doaj-art-ba9b9d1f42584b47879c732d2f2fbb5b2025-01-05T12:44:40ZengBMCLipids in Health and Disease1476-511X2025-01-0124111310.1186/s12944-024-02422-4Association between remnant cholesterol (RC) and endometriosis: a cross-sectional study based on NHANES dataZeru Chen0Ruixuan Li1Jiajie Guo2Xiaorong Ye3Yang Zhou4Mingzhu Cao5Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Higher Education Joint Laboratory of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical UniversityDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Higher Education Joint Laboratory of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical UniversityDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Higher Education Joint Laboratory of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical UniversityDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Higher Education Joint Laboratory of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical UniversityDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical UniversityDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Major Obstetric Diseases, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Higher Education Joint Laboratory of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical UniversityAbstract Background Prior research indicates a potential link between dyslipidemia and endometriosis (EMs). However, the relationship between remnant cholesterol (RC) and EMs has not been thoroughly investigated. Consequently, looking into and clarifying the connection between RC and EMs was the primary goal of this study. Methods Following the screening of participants from the NHANES dataset spanning 2001 to 2006, a total of 1,840 individuals were incorporated into this research. A weighted multivariable logistic regression analysis was first performed to investigate the relation between RC and the likelihood of encountering EMs. To assess the degree of consistency in the link between RC and EMs across different populations, additional subgroup analyses were performed. In addition, the researchers used the extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) technique and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) to evaluate how well RC recognized EMs. Lastly, both linear and nonlinear relationships were validated using generalized additive models (GAM), while dose-response connections were investigated through restricted cubic spline models. Results After accounting for all potential confounders, a strong correlation between RC and EMs was identified. In particular, an increase of one unit in RC was linked to a 135% rise in the likelihood of developing EMs. Analyses of subgroups revealed that these relationships remained stable across the majority of subgroups (interaction P-value > 0.05). Multivariable logistic regression demonstrated RC’s independent predictive value, maintaining statistical significance after adjusting for confounders. The AUC of 0.614 suggests RC’s moderate ability to discriminate EMs, outperforming traditional markers like LDL-C in sensitivity and specificity. Furthermore, XGBoost analysis identified RC as the most critical predictor among lipid-related and demographic variables. The relationship was further validated through GAM, which visually confirmed a linear trend, and RCS, which provided statistical evidence of linearity. Conclusion This study reveals a clear connection between RC and the likelihood of having EMs within the US population, suggesting RC as a potential marker for further investigation in understanding endometriosis risk.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12944-024-02422-4Cross-sectional studyRemnant cholesterolEndometriosisGeneralized additive modelExtreme gradient boostingReceiver operating characteristic curve
spellingShingle Zeru Chen
Ruixuan Li
Jiajie Guo
Xiaorong Ye
Yang Zhou
Mingzhu Cao
Association between remnant cholesterol (RC) and endometriosis: a cross-sectional study based on NHANES data
Lipids in Health and Disease
Cross-sectional study
Remnant cholesterol
Endometriosis
Generalized additive model
Extreme gradient boosting
Receiver operating characteristic curve
title Association between remnant cholesterol (RC) and endometriosis: a cross-sectional study based on NHANES data
title_full Association between remnant cholesterol (RC) and endometriosis: a cross-sectional study based on NHANES data
title_fullStr Association between remnant cholesterol (RC) and endometriosis: a cross-sectional study based on NHANES data
title_full_unstemmed Association between remnant cholesterol (RC) and endometriosis: a cross-sectional study based on NHANES data
title_short Association between remnant cholesterol (RC) and endometriosis: a cross-sectional study based on NHANES data
title_sort association between remnant cholesterol rc and endometriosis a cross sectional study based on nhanes data
topic Cross-sectional study
Remnant cholesterol
Endometriosis
Generalized additive model
Extreme gradient boosting
Receiver operating characteristic curve
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12944-024-02422-4
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