Table 2.
Main clinical characteristics of the healthy participants (n = 27).
| Parameter | |
|---|---|
| Age | 28.15 ± 3.05 (21–46) |
| BMI | 24.74 ± 1.78 (18.1–32.2) |
| Obese (BMI ≥ 25) | 11 (40,7%) |
| Normal weight (BMI < 25) | 16 (59,3%) |
| Flexion of the uterus | |
| Anteflexio | 25 (92.6%) |
| Retroflexio | 2 (7.4%) |
| Previous pregnancy | 7 (25.9%) |
| Vaginal birth | 3 (11.1%) |
| Caesarian section | 3 (11.1%) |
| No birth | 21 (77.8%) |
| No previous pregnancy | 20 (74.1%) |
| Contraceptives | 15 (55.6%) |
| Birth control pill | 12 (44.4%) |
| Hormone IUD | 2 (7.4%) |
| Copper IUD | 1 (3.7%) |
| No contraceptives | 12 (44.4%) |
| Phase of female menstrual cycle at the time of US examination | |
| First half of cycle (day 1–14) | 16 (59.3%) |
| Second half of cycle (day 15–28) | 11 (40.7%) |
BMI = Body-Mass-Index, IUD = intrauterine device, US = Ultrasound.