Table 2 Standardised linear effect of total testosterone on lean index (LMI), upper body lean mass index (UBLMI), lower body lean mass index (LBLMI) or combined handgrip strength in 18–40-year-old females (n = 716).

From: Total testosterone is not associated with lean mass or handgrip strength in pre-menopausal females

Variable (linear term)

Unadjusted linear model

Adjusted linear model

β (95% CI)

p

β (95% CI)

p

LMI

0.07 (− 0.04, 0.17)

0.189

0.05 (− 0.04, 0.15)

0.237

UBLMI

0.09 (0.00, 0.18)

0.061

0.06 (− 0.03, 0.16)

0.171

LBLMI

0.10 (− 0.01, 0.21)

0.083

0.05 (− 0.04, 0.15)

0.228

Combined handgrip strength

0.06 (− 0.03, 0.15)

0.162

0.01 (− 0.11, 0.12)

0.926