Table 1. Baseline anthropometric and biochemical parameters (mean ± SD) of adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in the weight loss (WL) and non-weight loss (NWL) groups.
| Variable | WL (n = 9) | NWL (n = 9) | p * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 16.56 ± 1.33 | 16.0 ± 1.66 | 0.09 |
| Weight (kg) | 88.1 ± 13.28 | 78.69 ± 17.26 | 0.18 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 32.7 ± 4.66 | 30.66 ± 4.9 | 0.63 |
| WC (cm) | 93.59 ± 10.06 | 98.44 ± 16.02 | 0.69 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 117.56 ± 6.62 | 117.78 ± 6.67 | 0.56 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 76.67 ± 5.1 | 77.67 ± 3.74 | 0.95 |
| Insulin (mg/dL) | 16.21 ± 8.51 | 17.96 ± 13.41 | 0.99 |
| Blood sugar (mg/dL) | 88.0 ± 14.78 | 79.33 ± 12.56 | 0.26 |
| QUICKI | 0.32 ± 0.02 | 0.34 ± 0.06 | 0.99 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 168.33 ± 32.69 | 176.56 ± 32.99 | 0.47 |
| HDL-c (mg/dL) | 43.44 ± 10.45 | 39.44 ± 10.09 | 0.54 |
| LDL-c (mg/dL) | 103.56 ± 22.84 | 105.0 ± 28.61 | 0.51 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 96.33 ± 38.57 | 160.22 ± 67.8 | 0.16 |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; QUICKI, Quantitative insulin sensitivity check index; SBP, systolic blood pressure; WC, waist circumference.
*
p-value: Kruskal-Wallis test.