Analysis of factors influencing polycystic ovary syndrome in women of reproductive age based on directed acyclic graphs.

ABSTRACT: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common gynecological endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age that seriously affects both their physical and mental health. The pathogenesis of PCOS is complex and not yet fully understood, and it is crucial to control for bias and analyze the risk factors for its development in order to provide a basis for developing preventive strategies. A case-control study design was used. Patients first diagnosed with PCOS from January 2024 to June 2024 at the First Affiliated Hospital of the University of South China, the Second Affiliated Hospital of the University of South China, and the Affiliated Nanhua Hospital of University of South China were selected as the case group (n = 210). Non-PCOS women attending during the same period were selected as the

SUBMITTER: Yu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12550052 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature