Table I.
Mean±SE, median and range of estradiol levels for each group in Study 1 and Study 2.
| Group | Mean estradiol level ±SE | Range of estradiol levels | Median estradiol level |
|---|---|---|---|
| STUDY 1 | |||
| Young Sham | 13.50 ± 4.11 | Undetectable-26 | 17.5 |
| Young Ovx | 3.78 ± 1.91 | Undetectable-13 | 0 |
| Young Ovx + 0.25 E | 65.88 ± 10.75 | 56–98 | 77 |
| Young Ovx + 0.50 E | 61.75 ± 12.30 | 22–114 | 49.5 |
| Middle-aged Sham | 21.88 ± 1.89 | 13–29 | 23 |
| Middle-aged Ovx | 5.11 ± 2.70 | Undetectable-21 | 0 |
| Middle-aged Ovx + 0.25 E | 54.80 ± 6.19 | 32–68 | 57 |
| Middle-aged Ovx + 0.50 E | 53.38 ± 13.24 | 15–121 | 44 |
| STUDY 2 | |||
| Young Sham | 16.83±4.56 | Undetectable-34 | 18.5 |
| Aged Sham | 19.20 ±2.06 | 12–24 | 20 |
| Aged Ovx | 11.00±2.15 | Undetectable-19 | 11 |
| Aged Ovx + 0.25 E | 112.50 ±20.79 | 55–180 | 104 |