Polygenic risk score phenome-wide association study reveals an association between endometriosis and testosterone
Abstract Background Endometriosis affects 1 in 9 women, yet it is poorly understood with long diagnostic delays, invasive diagnoses, and poor treatment outcomes. Characterised by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside of the uterus, its main symptoms are pain and infertility. Endometriosis...
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Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-12-01
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Series: | BMC Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-023-03184-z |