Table 1. Comparison of baseline characteristics between 5ARI and control groups.
| Variable | 5ARI group | Controls | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 38 [33–42] | 41 [35–62] | 0.13 |
| Duration of 5ARI use (months) | 18 [4–96] | 0 [0–0] | – |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.5 [22.1–25.8] | 30.6 [27.1–33.3] | <0.001 |
| Testosterone (ng/dL) | 450 [373–558] | 315 [249–319]** | **** |
| DHT (ng/dL) | 366 [373–509] | *** | |
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 15.9 [15.2–16.3] | 14.9 [14.3–15.5] | 0.07 |
Results displayed as median [interquartile range]. **, only available for 3 controls; ***, available for no controls; ****, too few observations to calculate.