Table 3 Comparison of non-pregnant metabolic parameters
Metabolic parameters | 2–3 RPL (n = 65) | ≥ 4 RPL (n = 58) | Controls (n = 20) | P | P for trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cholesterol total (mmol/L) | 4.5 [4.0–5.1] | 4.5 [4.0–5.1] | 4.5 [4.3–5.1]# | 0.919 | 0.328 |
Cholesterol HDL (mmol/L) | 1.6 [1.4–1.8] | 1.6 [1.3–1.9] | 1.4 [1.2–1.7]# | 0.317 | 0.466 |
Triglycerides (mmol/L) | 0.8 [0.7–1.1] | 0.9 [0.6–1.1] | 0.7 [0.6–0.8]# | 0.252 | 0.940 |
Glucose fasting (mmol/L) | 5.0 [4.75–5.4] | 4.95 [4.8–5.3] | 4.9 [4.75–5.15]# | 0.730 | 0.657 |
Insulin (pmol/L) | 39.7 [26.9–57.6] | 36.4 [24.3–65.7] | 46.5 [29.5–49.3]# | 0.939 | 0.418 |