Relationship between infertility and body mass-related indices in women of childbearing age: a cross-sectional study of the NHANES 2013–2016

Puntos clave

• This research aims to explore the relationship between body mass indices and infertility among women of childbearing age.
• Conducted a cross-sectional analysis using NHANES data from 2013 to 2016.
• Evaluated body mass index and other related body shape indices.
• Assessed infertility outcomes in the study population.
• Found a statistically significant positive correlation between body mass index and infertility.
• Indicated that higher body shape index results in greater infertility risk.