Table 2. Relationship between menstrual irregularity and MetS.
Values are presented as % (standard error).
MetS, metabolic syndrome; BP, blood pressure; TG, triglyceride.
*Obtained by chi-square or Student t-tests. †Defined according to Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and American Heart Association guidelines. ‡For Asians ≥80 cm (32 inch). §≥130/85 mm Hg (or taking medicine for high BP). ∥≥100 mg/dL (or taking medicine for high glucose). ¶≥150 mg/dL (or taking medicine for high TG). **<50 mg/dL.