Table 3.
Self-reported gynecologic abnormalities among patients with POTS and healthy controls a
| Gynecologic abnormality | POTS (n=65) | Controls (n=92) | P value (Mann–Whitney U test) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anovulation b | 3 (5) | 2 (2) | 0.401 |
| Dysfunctional bleeding | 9 (14) | 4 (4) | 0.042 |
| Endometriosis | 13 (20) | 5 (5) | 0.009 |
| Uterine fibroids | 16 (25) | 9 (10) | 0.015 |
| Galactorrhea | 6 (9) | 0 (0.0) | 0.004 |
| Hirsutism | 3 (5) | 3 (3) | 0.690 |
| Hyperprolactinemia b | 1 (2) | 1 (1) | >0.999 |
| Hypopituitarism | 0 (0.0) | 1 (1) | >0.999 |
| Infertility c | 2 (3) | 3 (3) | >0.999 |
| Ovarian cysts | 28 (43) | 12 (13) | <0.001 |
| Polycystic ovarian syndrome | 3 (5) | 3 (3) | 0.485 |
| Premature menopause | 3 (5) | 1 (1) | 0.307 |
| Regular menopause | 2 (3) | 6 (7) | 0.471 |
Abbreviation: POTS, postural tachycardia syndrome.
a
Values are given as number (percentage) unless indicated otherwise.
b
Answers were missing from 1 patient with POTS.
c
Answers were missing from 2 patients with POTS.