Table 4.
Telomere length, telomerase activity, and OR for occult ovarian insufficiency based on absent telomerase activity
| Telomere length ± sem | No telomerase activity detected (%) | OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occult ovarian insufficiency (n = 12) | 1.88 ± 0.69a | 11 of 12 (92%) | 11 (1.3–495.6)b | 14.5 (1.4–149.5)c |
| Controls (n = 42) | 3.15 ± 0.25 | 21 of 42 (50%) | Reference | Reference |
a
P = 0.039, for difference in mean telomere length compared to controls.
b
P = 0.02, OR for occult ovarian insufficiency based on absent telomerase activity.
c
P = 0.024, OR for occult ovarian insufficiency based on absent telomerase activity adjusted for age, race, and telomere length.