Table1.
Characteristics of the study population
| Characteristic | M group (n = 17) | M/S group (n = 53) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 37.1 (11.4) | 38.5 (11.6) | 0.675a |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 21.1 (2.3) | 22.1 (3.1) | 0.214a |
| Race/ethnicity | |||
| Asian | 17 | 53 | NS |
| Other | 0 | 0 | |
| Currently married | 15 (88.2) | 42 (79.2) | 0.498b |
| Ever pregnant | 12 (70.6) | 41 (77.4) | 0.746b |
| Menopausal status | 1.000b | ||
| Premenopausal | 12 (70.6) | 39 (73.6) | |
| Postmenopausal | 5 (29.4) | 14 (26.4) | |
| Use of hormone replacement therapy | 0 | 6 (11.3) | 0.175b |
| Diabetes | 0 | 5 (9.4) | 0.325b |
| Hypertension | 2 (11.8) | 10 (18.9) | 0.717b |
| Pelvic surgery | 2 (11.8) | 16 (30.2) | 0.203b |
| OABSS | 4.47 (0.8) | 8.58 (2.1) | < 0.001 |
Values given as mean (standard deviation) or median (interquartile range) and n (%)
Chi-square test used unless otherwise indicated
BMI, body mass index; OAB, overactive bladder; OABSS, overactive bladder Symptom Score
aTwo sample t test
bFisher’s exact test