Table 2.
Sample Characteristics for Measure of Fertility
| Traits | Sample Size | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Age at menarche | 259,247 | –a |
| Age at menopause | 69,360 | –a |
| FSH levels | 17,997 | 17.7 (24.9)b |
| Has children | 41,946 | 0.94c |
| Number of children | 41,946 | 2.9 (1.6) |
| Age at first child | 41,946 | 23.0 (4.7) |
| Age at last child | 41,946 | 32.1 (5.5) |
| Average birth interval | 41,946 | 4.7 (2.5) |
| Polycystic ovary syndrome | 5,184 cases / 82,759 controls | –a |
Sample mean is not available because this is a large meta-analysis of summary statistics.
Unit is IU/L (median 6.8).
Fraction with children.