Table 1.
The differences of basal hormone levels, age and BMI between PCOS and non-PCOS patients
| Variables | PCOS (n = 71) | Non-PCOS (n = 71) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 29.55 ± 3.94 | 31.86 ± 3.88 | 0.008a |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.86 (17.85–39.14) | 25.00 ± 5.77 | 0.072b |
| AMH (ng/ml) | 9.50 ± 5.11 | 3.53 ± 1.95 | <0.001a |
| FSH (IU/L) | 5.39 ± 1.47 | 6.30 (1.70–17.20) | <0.001b |
| LH (IU/L) | 10.41 ± 8.12 | 4.37 (1.20–11.20) | <0.001b |
| Estradiol (pg/ml) | 38.00 (5.42–191.00) | 41.50 (12.00–179.00) | 0.051b |
| Prolactin (ng/ml) | 9.85 (3.10–20.00) | 13.40 ± 4.02 | 0.076b |
aNon parametric Mann Whitney test, significant at the level of <0.05
bIndependent t-test, significant at the level of <0.05
*normally distributed data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation, while non-normally distributed data are expressed as median (minimum—maximum)