Table 1.
Basic characteristics of patients in the NOR, POR, and POR/DHEA groups.
| Parameters | NOR (n = 28) | POR (n = 19) | POR/DHEA (n = 19) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 36.2 ± 3.0 | 40.5 ± 4.3 * | 37.8 ± 3.7 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 24.2 ± 3.8 | 22.1 ± 3.9 | 22.5 ± 3.4 |
| Duration of infertility (years) | 3.8 ± 2.6 | 3.5 ± 2.9 | 6.0 ± 4.5 |
| Previous IVF failure (n) | 1.1 ± 1.1 | 1.7 ± 2.2 | 3.5 ± 2.6 *# |
| Types of infertility (%) | |||
| Primary infertility | 12/28 (43%) | 9/19 (37%) | 10/19 (52%) |
| Secondary infertility | 16/28 (57%) | 12/19 (63%) | 9/19 (47%) |
| Basal FSH (IU/L) | 4.3 ± 1.5 | 6.1 ± 5.3 | 6.1 ± 3.5 |
| Basal E2 (pg/mL) | 94.9 ± 90.8 | 105.6 ± 72.7 | 99.2 ± 78.4 |
| Basal LH (IU/L) | 4.4 ± 2.2 | 4.0 ± 5.3 | 6.3 ± 11.1 |
NOR, normal ovarian responder; POR, poor ovarian responder; DHEA, dehydroepiandrosterone; IVF, in vitro fertilization; FSH, follicle stimulation hormone; E2; estradiol; LH, luteinizing hormone. * p < 0.05 versus NOR; # p < 0.05 versus POR.