Patients’ education levels and history of illnesses: Apparent discrepancies in percentage values are due to a few patients failing to answer some questions.
| EDUCATION AND HISTORY | PCOS (N=50) N (%) | NO PCOS (N=50) N (%) | P VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | |||
| • high school | 2 (4) | 1 (2.0) | |
| • Completed high school | 10 (20) | 2 (4.1) | |
| • Partial postsecondary | 10 (20) | 10 (20.4) | |
| • Completed postsecondary | 28 (56) | 36 (73.5) | |
| Patient history | |||
| •Diabetes mellitus | 2 (4) | 0 (0) | .495 |
| • Hypertension | 9 (18) | 0 (0) | .003 |
| • Dyslipidemia | 5 (10) | 3 (6) | .715 |
| • Anorexia or bulimia | 2 (4.4) | 4 (8.3) | .678 |
| • Hypothyroidism | 2 (4.4) | 6 (13) | .267 |
| • Use of oral contraceptives | 46 (92) | 41 (82) | .234 |
PCOS—polycystic ovary syndrome.