Table 1 Characteristics of PCOS cases and controls.

From: FADS1-FADS2 gene cluster confers risk to polycystic ovary syndrome

 

Cases

Controls

P

Age (years)

28.14 ± 3.67

28.32 ± 3.67

0.131

BMI (kg/m2)

24.94 ± 4.68

22.49 ± 3.23

<0.001

FSH (IU/L)

6.23 ± 1.72

6.96 ± 2.33

<0.001

LH (IU/L)

10.49 ± 6.12

5.05 ± 2.40

<0.001

T (ng/dl)

44.02 ± 23.81

28.31 ± 13.78

<0.001

  1. BMI: body mass index. FSH: follicle stimulating hormone. LH: luteinizing hormone. T: testosterone.
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