June 5, 2026 · BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.70274

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Risk for Thromboembolic Complication Among Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Retrospective Cohort Study

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The authors aimed to investigate the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the risk of thromboembolic events, specifically pulmonary embolism (PE) and venous thromboembolism (VTE), in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Their retrospective cohort study found that women with PCOS and comorbid OSA had a significantly higher incidence of both PE and VTE compared to those without OSA. These results suggest the importance of screening for OSA and evaluating thromboembolic risk in this population.

Jie Sung, Renin Chang, San-Nung Chen, Pei-Hsuan Lin, Chia-Jung Li, Kuan-Hao Tsui, Li-Te Lin

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