Research Article

Serum Leptin Levels in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Relationship with Metabolic and Hormonal Profile in Pakistani Females

Table 2

Correlation coefficient of serum leptin with different variables in PCOS and control subjects.

ParametersPCOS subjects
= (62)
Control subjects
= (90)

Follicle stimulating hormone (IU/L)−0.0010.09
Luteinizing hormone (IU/L)−0.020.13
Estradiol (pg/mL)−0.080.79**
Progesterone (ng/mL)−0.070.01
Prolactin (ng/mL)−0.120.10
Free T3 (ng/dL)−0.160.05
Free T4 (pg/mL)0.23−0.15
Thyroid stimulating hormone (mIU/L)0.49*0.69*
Fasting blood glucose 0.51*0.24

Values are given as correlation coefficient (); < 0.005; < 0.0001.