Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the LA 3-month depot and 1-month depot groups.
| Variables | LA-3 mon (n = 31) | LA-1 mon (n = 47) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 8.89 ± 0.80 | 9.19 ± 1.05 | 0.312 |
| FPG (mmol/L) | 5.40 ± 0.42 | 5.35 ± 0.49 | 0.779 |
| Serum TC (mmol/L) | 4.22 ± 0.42 | 4.57 ± 0.91 | 0.370 |
| Serum TG (mmol/L) | 1.10 ± 0.27 | 1.40 ± 0.72 | 0.302 |
| Serum LDL-C (mmol/L) | 2.38 ± 0.15 | 2.57 ± 0.61 | 0.440 |
| THt (cm) | 159.43 ± 3.78 | 160.08 ± 3.29 | 0.450 |
| Height (cm) | 139.32 ± 5.56 | 140.55 ± 6.62 | 0.401 |
| Weight (kg) | 34.68 ± 5.14 | 37.05 ± 9.34 | 0.205 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 17.85 ± 2.24 | 18.54 ± 3.49 | 0.337 |
| Tanner stage | |||
| 2 | 22/31 (70.97%) | 30/46 (65.22%) | |
| 3 | 9/31 (29.03%) | 16/46 (34.78%) | |
| Bone age (yr) | 10.96 ± 0.59 | 10.84 ± 0.94 | 0.527 |
| Serum basal LH (IU/L) | 2.11 ± 1.83 | 2.82 ± 2.31 | 0.172 |
| Serum basal FSH (IU/L) | 4.11 ± 1.31 | 4.65 ± 1.68 | 0.155 |
| Serum peak LH (IU/L) | 27.91 ± 19.16 | 27.29 ± 17.94 | 0.901 |
| Serum peak FSH (IU/L) | 13.17 ± 4.89 | 14.35 ± 8.53 | 0.524 |
| Serum peak LH/FSH | 6.75 ± 4.15 | 5.64 ± 4.59 | 0.545 |
| Serum E2 (pg/ml) | 24.44 ± 11.84 | 29.39 ± 15.35 | 0.205 |
| U-MD (cm) | 2.48 ± 0.48 | 2.69 ± 0.58 | 0.141 |
| RO-V (ml) | 2.50 ± 0.93 | 3.07 ± 1.45 | 0.101 |
| LO-V (ml) | 2.44 ± 0.95 | 2.98 ± 1.28 | 0.106 |
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation or number (%). Abbreviations: LA, Leuprorelin acetate; FPG, fasting plasma glucose; TC, total cholesterol; TG, triglycerides; LDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; THt, target height; BMI, body mass index; LH, luteinizing hormone; FSH, follicle stimulating hormone; E2, estradiol; U-MD, maximum diameter of uterus; LO-V, volume of left ovary; RO-V, volume of right ovary.