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Single\u2010nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) correlated with OSA were investigated in relation to REDs (PCOS, EMs, and FI) using the inverse\u2010variance weighted (IVW) method. Sensitivity analyses were used to test the consistency of the results. 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Mediation analysis showed that BMI mediated 18% of the association between OSA and PCOS (OR\u2009=\u20091.053, 95% CI\u2009=\u20091.015\u20131.105).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study suggested that early detection and management of OSA in women may be a new strategy to improve PCOS in the future. 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