Table 1.
General, anthropometric, and metabolic parameters in PCOS and control women
| PCOS (N = 29) | Control (N = 26) | Statistical significance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 22 ± 3.8 | 22 ± 3.8 | NS |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 26.3 ± 4.5 | 20.5 ± 1.6 | p < 0.001 |
| Waist-to-hip ratio | 0.86 ± 0.05 | 0.71 ± 0.05 | p < 0.001 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 112.6 ± 7.8 | 107.9 ± 9 | p < 0.05 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 72.1 ± 8.5 | 66.9 ± 8.6 | p < 0.05 |
| Fasting insulin (μUI/ml) | 16.6 ± 3.9 | 11.6 ± 2.9 | p < 0.001 |
| Fasting blood glucose (mg/dl) | 84.95 + 9.74 | 82.98 + 5.83 | NS |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dl) | 187.8 ± 3.6 | 160.6 ± 2.3 | p < 0.001 |
| HDL-C (mg/dl) | 53.4 ± 14 | 59.6 ± 12 | NS |
| LDL-C (mg/dl) | 116.4 ± 3.1 | 106.7 ± 2.5 | p < 0.001 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dl) | 94.5 ± 6.3 | 65 ± 2.9 | p < 0.05 |
| Apo A1 (mg/dl) | 133.2 ± 16 | 134.9 ± 22 | NS |
| Apo B (mg/dl) | 89.7 ± 2.5 | 73 ± 2.05 | p < 0.001 |
Abbreviations: Apo, apolipoprotein; HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; NS, not significant; PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome.