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Exploring the Genetic Link between Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization and Machine Learning Approaches
Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets - 1 Jan 2026
Gao Ziwei, Mei Zhenglin, Zhang Yujun, Lv Siyao, Song Jingru, Ye Wei
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BACKGROUND: Research has shown a certain correlation between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The study aims to determine the directionality and underlying biological processes influencing the relationship between these two disorders. METHODS: We explored the causal relationship between IBS and PCOS by conducting a comprehensive bidirectional Mendelian randomization (MR)...
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- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Humans
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Female
- Mendelian Randomization Analysis
- Machine Learning
