Table 2.
Clinical and anthropometric variables and menopausal symptoms (n = 86)
| Baseline | E2 | E2+P | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMI |
26.3 ± 3 |
26.29 ± 3 |
26.23 ± 3.1 |
0.8 |
| Weight (kg) |
65.5 ± 8.3 |
65.58 ± 8.3 |
65.4 ± 8.6 |
0.7 |
| Waist circumference (cm) |
84.3 ± 7.5 |
84.2 ± 7.6 |
83.5 ± 7.4 |
0.06 |
| Systolic blood pressure |
118.6 ± 13.5 |
115 ± 14.9 |
116.7 ± 14.3 |
0.1 |
| Diastolic blood pressure |
76.2 ± 7.3 |
74.7 ± 9.5 |
74.9 ± 9.7 |
0.4 |
| Kupperman score |
26 (17–30)a |
6 (0–12.5)b |
4 (0–8)b |
< 0.01 |
| E2 (pg/mL) | 13 (5–19)a | 54 (13–122)b | 48 (13–80)b | < 0.01 |
Values expressed as median and interquartile range or mean ± SD. P = two-way analysis of variance with repeated measures (non parametric variables were log-converted for statistical analysis and reconverted for presentation in table format).
Different superscript letters indicate statistical difference with Bonferroni multiple-comparison correction test (α < 5%).
Baseline: before hormone therapy; E2: estradiol only; E2+P estradiol + micronized progesterone.
BMI body mass index.