Table 7.
Comparison of mean values on dynamic tests for both groups (cont’d)
| LH-RH Test | SS (n=25) | Non-SS (n=32) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| LH (0 min) | 0.7±0.9 | 1.5±2.9 | 0.233 |
| LH (30th min) | 2.1±2.9 | 4.5±2.1 | 0.351 |
| LH (60th min) | 2.4±0.6 | 4.1±1.4 | 0.350 |
| LH (90th min) | 2.2±2.5 | 4.8±1.6 | 0.201 |
| LH (120th min) | 2.4±3.1 | 4.1±1.2 | 0.281 |
| ITT | SS (n=11) | Non-SS (n=14) | P value |
| Cortisol (0 min) | 5.3±2.4 | 4.8±3.8 | 0.692 |
| Cortisol (30th min) | 10.3±7.1 | 9.0±7.0 | 0.668 |
| Cortisol (60th min) | 10.4±6.0 | 9.7±7.7 | 0.598 |
| Cortisol (90th min) | 9.4±5.2 | 9.0±8.1 | 0.429 |
| Cortisol (120th min) | 8.8±5.8 | 7.3±6.4 | 0.391 |
| ITT | SS (n=4) | Non-SS (n=4) | P value |
| GH (0 min) | 0.1±0.1 | 1.2±1.7 | 0.149 |
| GH (30th min) | 0.1±0.1 | 1.0±0.7 | 0.468 |
| GH (60th min) | 0.1±0.1 | 1.0±0.9 | 0.885 |
| GH (90th min) | 0.1±0.0 | 0.9±0.8 | 0.887 |
| GH (120th min) | 0.1±0.0 | 0.9±0.8 | 0.855 |
Mean: mean, sd: standard deviation, n: number, SS: Sheehan syndrome, min: minute, TSH: Thyroid stimulating hormone, PRL: prolactin, LH-RH: luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone, ITT: insulin tolerance test, FSH: Follicular stimulating hormone, LH: Luteinizing hormone, ACTH: Adrenocorticotropic hormone, GH: Growth hormone.