Clinical characteristics of the population
| Mean (SD) | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 55.6 (6.7) | 44 to 69 |
| Weight (kg) | 68.0 (11) | 52.1 to 85 |
| Height (m) | 1.62 (0.08) | 1.44 to 1.81 |
| Time since menopause (years) | 8.0 (6.7) | 1 to 23 |
| Previous use of HRT (n) | 17 (89.5%) | – |
| Cause of menopause | ||
| Natural (n) | 17 (89.5%) | – |
| Cholesterol (mg/dl) | ||
| Total | 222 (17) | 195 to 259 |
| HDL | 61 (12) | 44 to 92 |
| LDL | 146 (16) | 126 to 169 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dl) | 111 (50) | 73 to 280 |
HDL, high density lipoprotein; HRT, hormone replacement therapy; LDL, low density lipoprotein.