Table 1.
Subject physical characteristics and hormonal concentrations
| All Subjects | ≤45 yr old | >45 yr old | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSH, mIU/ml | 27.3 ± 46.4 | 11.1 ± 3.4 | 94.7 ± 77.0 | <0.0001 |
| LH, mIU/ml | 9.0 ± 10.7 | 5.7 ± 0.6 | 22.7 ± 18.4 | <0.0001 |
| Estradiol, pg/ml | 80.1 ± 112 | 91.8 ± 121 | 31.8 ± 30.8 | 0.002 |
| Progesterone, ng/ml | 0.59 ± 0.36 | 0.61 ± 0.34 | 0.53 ± 0.46 | 0.37 |
| Inhibin-B, pg/ml | 53.8 ± 36.4 | 60.8 ± 34.3 | <10 | 0.007 |
| Height, m | 1.63 ± 0.01 | 1.64 ± 0.01 | 1.62 ± 0.02 | 0.40 |
| Weight, kg | 69.7 ± 3.0 | 69.1 ± 3.0 | 72.2 ± 9.5 | 0.16 |
| Body fat, % | 33.8 ± 8.2 | 33.4 ± 7.7 | 35.0 ± 10.5 | 0.66 |
| LBMI, kg/m2 | 15.6 ± 0.37 | 15.5 ± 2.0 | 16.0 ± 3.1 | 0.58 |
| LTPA, min | 159 ± 172 | 155 ± 171 | 174 ± 187 | 0.80 |
Values are means ± SE. FSH, follicle-stimulating hormone; LH, luteinizing hormone; LBMI, lean body mass index = lean body mass (kg)/height2 (m); LTPA, leisure time physical activity. The P value pertains to the difference between the two age groups.