Table 3 Comparison of luteal phase vascularity values (breast temperature minus oral temperature, °C) on menstrual cycle days -11 to -1 from menses (M) onset
Day from | Non-survivors | Controls | Survivors |
|---|---|---|---|
M onset | (n = 18) | (n = 65) | (n = 18) |
−11 | −1.20 | −1.53 | −1.66 |
−10 | −1.31 | −1.47 | −1.56 |
−9 | −1.36 | −1.58 | −1.56 |
−8 | −1.01 | −1.49 | −1.63 |
−7 | −1.29 | −1.42 | −1.38 |
−6 | −1.21 | −1.44 | −1.71 |
−5 | −1.29 | −1.39 | −1.83 |
−4 | −1.28 | −1.32 | −1.54 |
−3 | −1.42 | −1.34 | −1.41 |
−2 | −1.11 | −1.38 | −1.64 |
−1 | −1.21 | −1.29 | −2.22 |
Mean (°C) ± SD | −1.25° ±0.12 | −1.42° ±0.09 | −1.65° ±0.23 |
Groups compared | Difference in mean vascularity | p -value from t -test | |
Non-Survivors vs. Survivors | + 0.405°C | <0.0001 | |
Controls vs. Survivors | + 0.226°C | 0.0062 | |
Non-Survivors vs. Controls | + 0.178°C | 0.0006 | |