Table 1.
Comparison of clinical and hormonal characteristics of women with and without endometriosis.
| Variable * | Endometriosis (n = 36) | Controls (n = 10) | p ** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 35 (33.0–38.0) | 33 (32–34.5) | 0.933 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.3 (23.1–25.4) | 24.7 (23.8–25.7) | 0.800 |
| CA125 (mUI/mL) | 49.8 (22.6–67.6) | 18.9 (15.2–36.3) | <0.001 |
| FSH (mUI/mL) | 7.2 (6.8–8.2) | 6.4 (6.1–6.9) | <0.001 |
| LH (mUI/mL) | 6.3 (4.3–8.3) | 6.7 (5.0–8.3) | 0.838 |
| Progesterone (ng/mL) | 8.9 (6.9–11.0) | 5.9 (2.9–8.9) | 0.061 |
| Prolactin (ng/mL) | 17.1 (11.9–22.6) | 8.5 (6.5–15.1) | 0.010 |
* Median and 95% confidence interval. BMI, body mass index; CA125, cancer antigen 125; FSH, follicle-stimulating hormone; LH, luteinizing hormone. ** Mann–Whitney test.