Table 2.
Rates of overweight, obesity, waist circumference (WC) > 35 inches, insulin resistance (IR), hypothyroidism, and hyperprolactinemia in the two studied groups
| Variable | PCOS women (study group) (n = 120) | Non-PCOS controls (n = 120) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2 | 42.5 (51/120) | 21.7 (26/120) | 0.01* |
| BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 | 39.17 (47/120) | 15.8 (19/120) | 0.002* |
| WC > 35 inches | 44.17 (53/120) | 19.17 (23/120) | 0.002* |
| Glucose/insulin ratio < 4.5 | 47.5 (57/120) | 15.8 (19/120) | 0.0001* |
| TSH ≥ 4.1 mIU/ml | 25.8 (31/120) | 7.5 (9/120) | 0.001* |
| Prolactin > 614 mIU/ml | 34.17 (41/120) | 10.8 (13/120) | 0.0005* |
PCOS – polycystic ovary syndrome, TSH – thyroid stimulating hormone. * significant difference. χ2 used for statistical analysis. Data presented as number and percentage (%)