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Perceived stress (PSQ questionnaire) depends on the interaction of "sex × age × BMI." Plasma lipid profiles depend on sex and age. Natural sex differences are exacerbated by the use of contraceptives. Perceived stress is not correlated with specific plasma lipids or lipidomic profiles. Women have high LPA:LPC ratios in association with high levels of autotaxin.
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