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Table 1 Clinical and laboratory features of 47 patients suffering from PCOS and 45 controls included in this genetic study
| Characteristics | PCOS (n = 47) | Normal (n = 45) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 26.3 ± 5.4 | 24.6 ± 3.9 | NS |
| Acanthosis nigrans (%) | 31.9% | 0% | <0.05 |
| Body weight (kg) | 72.4 ± 14.5 | 56.4 ± 9.8 | <0.05 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 28.5 ± 6.0 | 21.7 ± 3.2 | <0.05 |
| LH/FSH | 2.1 ± 1.0 | 1.3 ± 0.6 | <0.05 |
| Prolactin (ng/ml) | 18.6 ± 8.0 | 12.7 ± 6.3 | NS |
| Testosterone (ng/ml) | 1.3 ± 0.5 | 0.5 ± 0.2 | <0.05 |
| SHBG | 21.1 ± 8.3 | 48.1 ± 7.8 | <0.05 |
| Fasting glucose (mg/dl) | 91.3 ± 18.1 | 86.3 ± 17.6 | NS |
| IGT (%) | 36.2% | 6.25% | <0.05 |
| AGT (%) | 46.8% | 6.25% | <0.05 |
| Fasting insulin (uU/ml) | 24.4 ± 17.2 | 7.9 ± 6.7 | <0.05 |
| Glucose/insulin ratio | 5.27 ± 3.34 | 12.13 ± 4.94 | <0.05 |
| HOMAIR | 5.21 ± 3.73 | 1.59 ± 0.65 | <0.05 |
