Table 5.
The risks of MetS biomarkers according to FSH tertiles in perimenopausal women.
| Components of MetS, n(%) | Q1 n = 40 | Q2 n = 41 | Q3 n = 40 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central obesity | 34(87.18) | 32(84.21) | 38(92.50) | 0.490 |
| Raised TG | 8(20.00) | 9(21.95) | 12(30.00) | 0.539 |
| Low HDL-C | 20(50.00) | 15(36.59) | 18(45.00) | 0.469 |
| Raised FPG | 13(32.50) | 21(51.22) | 21(52.50) | 0.131 |
| Raised BP | 18(45.00) | 19(46.34) | 29(72.50)∗$ | 0.020 |
| Mets | 17(43.69) | 18(43.90) | 26(65.00) | 0.090 |
Data are expressed as number with proportion for categorical variables. Pearson chi-squared test was used in the comparison for dichotomous variables. ∗p < 0.05, ∗p < 0.01 vs Q1 group; $p < 0.05, $$p < 0.01 vs. Q2 group.