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  • Statistics
  • Reproductive Biology
  • Biostatistics

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  • Longitudinal studies are crucial for understanding dynamic biological processes like the menstrual cycle.
  • Previous models often assume linear relationships, which may not capture complex hormonal changes.
  • Progesterone levels exhibit non-linear patterns throughout the menstrual cycle.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel multikink quantile regression model for analyzing longitudinal data.
  • To investigate the relationship between progesterone levels and days in the menstrual cycle.
  • To develop robust statistical methods for identifying significant changes (kinks) in hormone trajectories.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a multikink quantile regression model for longitudinal data.
  • Two estimation procedures: a profile estimator (working independence) and a generalized estimation equation (GEE) approach accounting for within-subject correlations.
  • Construction of a rank score test for detecting kink effects using partial subgradients.
  • Establishment of selection consistency for the number of kinks and asymptotic normality of estimators.

Main Results:

  • The proposed methods demonstrate excellent finite sample performance in simulation studies.
  • Application to progesterone data revealed two significant kink points in hormone profiles across different quantiles.
  • Identified distinct phases: stable levels pre-ovulation, rapid increase post-ovulation, followed by stabilization or slight decline.

Conclusions:

  • The multikink quantile regression model effectively captures non-linear patterns in longitudinal hormone data.
  • The model provides a more nuanced understanding of progesterone dynamics during the menstrual cycle.
  • The developed statistical tests offer reliable tools for detecting hormonal shifts in biological studies.