In addition, genetically predicted PCOS is related to increased levels of IL-2 and VEGF (OR = 1.257, 95% CI = 1.022 – 1.546, P = 0.030 and OR = 1.112, 95% CI = 1.006 – 1.229, P = 0.038, respectively). The gene discussed is VEGFA; the disease is polycystic ovary syndrome.