Table 2. Correlation of Hepcidin with sex hormones.
**Pearson correlation is significant at P=0.01
| Variables | Estradiol | progesterone | testosterone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepcidin | 0.331** | -0.220-** | -0.259-** |
| Transferrin | 0.181* | -0.167-* | -0.017- |
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