Exposure to titanium and nickel as the novel risk factors for PCOS: Evidence from a case control study in Xiamen, China

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• Polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with increased exposure to titanium and nickel, indicating potential new risk factors.
• In the case control study, patients with polycystic ovary syndrome exhibited significantly higher levels of titanium and nickel exposure.
• This research utilized a case control study design comparing individuals with and without polycystic ovary syndrome to identify risk factors.
• Understanding these environmental influences may help in developing prevention strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome.