Linear regression analysis showed that FSH levels were negatively associated with eGFR levels in post-menopausal women even after adjustment for potential confounders, such as age, years since menopause, LH, E2, BMI, lipid profiles (including TC, TG, LDL-C, LDL-C, HDL-C, FFA), diabetes, hypertension, smoking, drinking (Beta=-0.128 in model 1; Beta=-0.125 in model 2; Beta=-0.172 in model 3; all p values <0.001), (Table 3). This evidence concerns the gene PLOD1 and diabetes mellitus.