| Table 2. Clinical characteristics of patients submitted to controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for in vitro fertilization (mean±SD) | |||
| Parameter | Normal ovarian response n = 52 | Poor ovarian response n = 14 | p valuea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 34.6±3.3 | 35.5±3.7 | 0.271 |
| Infertility (years) | 3.9±2.68 | 5.3±4.7 | 0.208 |
| Menstrual cycles (days) | 29.1±3.98 | 28.3±2.25 | 0.504 |
| Ethnicity | 0.341b | ||
| Pregnancy (n) | 0.08±0.33 | 0.21±0.57 | 0.093 |
| BMIc (kg/m2) | 24.6±3.18 | 22.0±3.10 | 0.005 |
| Weight (kg) | 65.9±9.38 | 56.4±8.13 | 0.001 |
| Height (m) | 1.6±0.06 | 1.5±0.06 | 0.117 |
aT-test
bChi-squared test
cBMI: Body mass index