Table 3.
Basal ovarian reserve studies, maximal E2 serum level and gonadotropin requirement in the three groups of the study
| Group I | Group II | Group III | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSH | 5.8 ± 2.4a | 7.7 ± 3.6b | 8.1 ± 4.1b | <0.03 |
| LH | 7.6 ± 6.4 | 6.1 ± 3.6 | 5.4 ± 1.8 | NS |
| E2 pg/mL | 24 ± 22 | 30 ± 31 | 36 ± 37 | NS |
| FSH/LH ratio | 0.9 ± 0.5 | 1.3 ± 0.6 | 1.6 ± 0.4 | NS |
| Ovarian volume (cm3) | 15.8 ± 10.4 | 15.3 ± 11.4 | 10.2 ± 3.8 | NS |
| Maximal E2 (pg/mL) | 1868 ± 788a | 2263 ± 1206a | 1335 ± 609b | <0.004 |
| Number of ampoules | 42.8 ± 17.5 | 50.4 ± 19.0 | 48.9 ± 13.0 | NS |
Different superscripts a and b indicates significant statistical difference (P < 0.05, using Bonferroni multiple comparison test and Z-test for two proportions) whereas similar superscript indicates non-significance