Serum levels of 17-β-oestradiol, oestrone and TT of the two groups
| Group A (DES) (n=22) | Group B (control) (n=22) | |
|---|---|---|
| 17-β-oestradiol (pg/mL) | 12.5±1.9 | 14.4±2.1 |
| Oestrone (pg/mL) | 41.0±0.4 | 46.8±0.16 |
| Testosterone (ng/mL) | 31.9±0.4 | 35.5±0.2 |
Sex hormones were significantly lower in women affected by DES compared with control women (p<0.05).
DES, dry eye syndrome; TT, total testosterone.