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Comparison of lipid profile of the three groups of PCOS patients before treatment (mmol/l, mean ± SD).
| Groups | Cases | TC | TG | LDL | HDL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acupuncture-drug | 21 | 4.67±0.59 | 2.02±0.85 | 2.96±0.51 | 1.27±0.42 |
| Catgut embedding | 21 | 4.48±0.64 | 2.19±0.93 | 3.11±0.57 | 1.18±0.36 |
| Chinese medicine | 20 | 4.65±0.77 | 2.22±0.79 | 3.08±0.55 | 1.15±0.41 |
PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome; TC, total cholesterol; TG, triglyceride; LDL, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; HDL, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
