Causal pathways linking polycystic ovary syndrome to distinct breast cancer subtypes through mediator factors: a multivariable mendelian randomization analysis

• Main Authors: Runxiang Cao (Author), Lanlan Chen (Author), Yutong Liu (Author), Xuyutian Wang (Author), Ruolin Ma (Author), Qian Zhao (Author), Ye Du (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder characterized by ovarian cysts, high androgen levels, and irregular menstruation. The causality between PCOS and breast cancer (BC) has been widely discussed as they share a significant intersection in clinical manifestations. Previo...