Table 1. Demographic Characteristics of the Study Population
CharacteristicsNO GEL GroupGEL GroupP
Age (years)
    Mean± SD45.7 ± 11.544.7 ± 12.4.44
    Range23 to 7723 to 75
    ≥50 (n [%])78 (39)73 (36.5).61
Postmenopausal (n [%])79 (39.5)75 (37.5).68
Childbearing
    Parity (mean ± SD)2 ± 1.31.9 ± 1.3.73
    Nulliparity (n [%])22 (11)29 (14.5).29
    ≥1 vaginal delivery (n [%])141 (70.5)132 (66).33

  • SD, standard deviation.