Table 1.
Diagnosis of patients with or without PCOS.
| Variable | Control (n=20) | PCOS (n=20) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGE (yr) | 28.2±3.7 | 27.3±2.5 | NS |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 22.0±2.5 | 26.2±3.7 | 0.027 |
| Normal weight (n) | 11 | 7 | 0.002 |
| Overweight (n) | 9 | 13 | |
| FSH (mIU/mL) | 8.9±0.7 | 7.9±0.8 | 0.340 |
| LH (mIU/mL) | 6.7±0.7 | 12.5±1.7 | 0.004 |
| PRL (ng/mL) | 13.7±1.9 | 35.5±6.1 | 0.003 |
| E2 (pg/mL) | 33.5±2.0 | 68.9±4.0 | <0.0001 |
| Glu (mmol/mL) | 4.7±1.3 | 5.9±1.5 | 0.021 |
| T (ng/mL) | 0.38±0.16 | 0.89±0.25 | 0.019 |
| Hyperandrogenism (n) | 2 | 12 | 0.001 |
| Normal androgen level (n) | 18 | 8 | |
| INS (μU/mL) | 12.3±1.9 | 18.6±2.4 | 0.029 |
| Hyperinsulinism (n) | 1 | 9 | 0.004 |
| Normal insulinism (n) | 19 | 11 |
Measured data are represented as the mean ± SEM. yr – year; BMI – body mass index; FSH – follicle-stimulating hormone; LH – luteinizing hormone; PRL – prolactin; E2 – estradiol; Glu – glucose. T – testosterone; INS – insulin; IU – international unit; NS – not significant.