Table 4.
Association between TSH and fT4 and incident major osteoporotic fractures at 2.5 and 5 years
| n | TSH (mU/L) | fT4 (pmol/L) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 1 | Model 2 | Model 1 | Model 2 | ||
| 2.5 years | 0.074 | 0.134 | 0.494 | 0.613 | |
| No | 503 | 2.05 ± 0.86 | 2.04 ± 0.04 | 15.5 ± 1.9 | 15.5 ± 0.1 |
| Yes | 30 | 1.75 ± 0.90 | 1.80 ± 0.16 | 15.3 ± 1.6 | 15.3 ± 0.3 |
| 5 years | 0.013 | 0.038 | 0.975 | 0.746 | |
| No | 489 | 2.06 ± 0.87 | 2.05 ± 0.04 | 15.5 ± 1.9 | 15.5 ± 0.1 |
| Yes | 44 | 1.72 ± 0.83 | 1.77 ± 0.13 | 15.5 ± 1.8 | 15.6 ± 0.3 |
Results are expressed as average ± standard deviation or as multivariable-adjusted average ± standard error. Model 1: unadjusted; model 2: adjusted for age (continuous), body mass index (continuous), and duration of menopause (≤ or > 10 years)