Table 3.
Serum zinc levels and fasting insulin levels in the study groups
| PCOS group | Control group | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean fasting insulin (µU/dL) | 17.88±7.79 (2.64–39.53) | 12.80±7.72 (2.66–40.14) | 0.001* |
| Zinc (µg/dL) | 122.00±26.72 (56.63–175.87) | 134.89±23.06 (56.63–175.87) | 0.012* |
*P-value at the significant level that is <0.05. Values are expressed as mean±SD, median (range). Student’s t-test for continuous variables. SD=Standard deviation, PCOS=Polycystic ovary syndrome