Table 2.
Comparison of lipid profiles between African-American and Caucasian PCOS women
| Characteristic | Entire study population | Caucasian | African-American | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDL cholesterol | 48.8 (11.3) | 47.5 (10.6) | 52.6 (12.5) | 0.019 |
| Non-HDL cholesterol | 149.4 (47.5) | 154.6 (47.8) | 134.1 (43.5) | 0.046 |
| Total cholesterol | 198.2 (45.9) | 202.1 (47.0) | 186.7 (41.1) | 0.090 |
| TG | 150.2 (103.1) | 168.2 (110.4) | 97.5 (49.8) | <0.001 |
All characteristics are presented as mean (sd). All units are milligrams per deciliter. P values comparing lipids across race are adjusted for age, BMI, and HOMA-IR.