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Causal pathways linking polycystic ovary syndrome to distinct breast cancer subtypes through mediator factors: a multivariable mendelian randomization analysis
13 Nov 2023
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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. Previous epidemiological studies have not provided consistent conclusions in association between PCOS and BC, while mendelian...
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