Table 1 Demographic and clinical characteristics of women eligible for IVF and in subgroups stratified according to the IVF outcome
Characteristics | IVF group (n = 38) | IVF-positive (n = 15) | IVF-negative (n = 23) | Control group (n = 30) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Demographics | ||||
Age (years) | 33.7 ± 3.5 | 33.7 ± 3.5 | 33.7 ± 3.5 | 32.2 ± 2.2 |
BMI | 22.8 ± 2.9 | 22.8 ± 2.9 | 22.8 ± 2.9 | 23.8 ± 2.1 |
Indication for IVF | ||||
endometriosis | 2 | 1 | 1 | – |
idiopathic | 17 | 17 | 14 | – |
ovarian insufficiency | 1 | 1 | – | |
tubal | 4 | 2 | 2 | – |
male origin | 14 | 7 | 7 | – |
Previous pregnancy | ||||
0 | 31 | 15 | 16 | – |
1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
Previous miscarriages | ||||
0 | 36 | 17 | 19 | 30 |
1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cardiovascular risk factors | ||||
Current smokers | 7 (18%) | 3 (10%) | 4 (13%) | 8 (27%) |