Table 1.
Baseline clinical chemistry data for all 19 women recruited into the study.
| Parameter | Mean (95% confidence interval) |
|---|---|
| Fasting glucose (mmol l−1) | 5.2 (5.0, 5.4) |
| Fasting insulin (mIU l−1) | 15.9 (11.9, 19.8) |
| Insulin resistance | 3.7 (2.7, 4.8) |
| β cell function | 189 (150, 229) |
| Testosterone (nmol l−1) | 2.3 (2.0, 2.5) |
| SHBG (nmol l−1) | 29 (24, 35) |
| Free androgen index | 89 (68, 110) |
| Oestradiol (pmol l−1) | 267 (164, 371) |
| 17 Hydroxyprogesterone (nmol l−1) | 8.9 (6.8, 10.9) |
| LH (U l−1) | 12.6 (9.2, 15.9) |
| FSH (U l−1) | 5.4 (4.2, 6.6) |
| Prolactin (mU l−1) | 314 (222, 407) |