Table 1.
General characteristics of the study population
| Variables | Proliferative phase (n = 80) | Secretory phase (n = 63) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | 38.88 ± 5.04 | 40.13 ± 5.52 | 0.160 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 24.35 ± 3.38 | 22.68 ± 3.15 | 0.003** |
| Number of pregnancies | 3.54 ± 1.88 | 3.19 ± 1.34 | 0.218 |
| Parity (through vaginal delivery) | 0.042* | ||
| 0 | 24 (30.0%) | 11 (17.5%) | |
| 1 | 18 (22.5%) | 18 (28.6%) | |
| 2 | 22 (27.5%) | 28 (44.4%) | |
| ≥ 3 | 16 (20.0%) | 6 (9.5%) | |
| History of cesarean section | 27 (33.8%) | 15 (23.8%) | 0.195 |
| Duration of disease | 4.45 ± 5.00 | 4.28 ± 5.01 | 0.840 |
| Complicated with pelvic endometriosis | 16 (20%) | 16 (25.4%) | 0.442 |
| Chief complaint | 0.068 | ||
| Dysmenorrhea | 51 (63.7%) | 43 (68.3%) | |
| Prolonged menstruation | 21 (26.3%) | 8 (12.7%) | |
| Mass found on routine | 8 (10.0%) | 12 (19.0%) |
The values are presented as mean ± standard or number (percentage)
*P < 0.05, **P < 0.01, ***P < 0.001