Infertility Among South Asian Women in the U.S.: Gynecologic Diagnosis and Future Risk of Chronic Disease

This study explores the intersection of gynecologic disorders, infertility, and chronic diseases among South Asian American women, an under-researched population. Using data from 2,677 participants in a web-based survey, we examined the prevalence of infertility, gynecologic conditions (uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and polycystic ovary syndrome [PCOS]), and their associations with chronic health outcomes, including type 2 diabetes (T2DM), obesity, hypertension, and gestational diabetes (GDM). Multivariate logistic regression models adjusted for age, education, and employment status were used to assess these relationships.