Table 2.
HPG axis hormone levels of the two groups.
| Subject | CPP group, n = 26 | PPP group, n = 33 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basal LH (IU/L) | 0.23 ± 0.23 | 0.11 ± 0.08 | 0.019 |
| Peak LH (IU/L) | 9.72 ± 8.54 | 3.30 ± 1.10 | 0.001 |
| Basal FSH (IU/L) | 2.98 ± 1.67 | 2.55 ± 1.03 | 0.264 |
| Peak FSH (IU/L) | 17.04 ± 6.32 | 15.09 ± 5.46 | 0.215 |
| Basal LH/FSH | 0.66 ± 0.63 | 0.24 ± 0.10 | 0.003 |
| Basal E2 (IU/L) | 36.69 ± 21.49 | 24.27 ± 12.33 | 0.007 |
| Peak E2 (IU/L) | 38.37 ± 21.00 | 27.25 ± 13.58 | 0.018 |
| PRL (IU/L) | 12.30 ± 6.82 | 11.59 ± 6.31 | 0.685 |
| COR (IU/L) | 12.35 ± 5.17 | 11.67 ± 6.10 | 0.655 |
LH: luteinizing hormone; FSH: follicle-stimulating hormone; E2: estradiol; PRL: prolactin; COR: cortisol.