Table 1 The non-parametric, t-test with Welch’s correction was used to detect statistical differences between demographic measures among the studied groups. Data are expressed as the mean ± SD. (**) p < 0.01, indicates the differences in age found among tested groups. (**) p < 0.001, indicates the differences found between HARS scores values estimated in participants among the studied groups. (%) Percentages obtained from total subjects in each group. Data were calculated using GraphPad-v.7. Abbreviations: ANX, severe anxiety; CTRL; control; HARS, Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale; BMI, Body Mass Index; GWK, gestational weeks; CORT, cortisol; DHEA-S, dehydroepiandrosterone-sulphate

From: Cortisol and DHEA-S levels in pregnant women with severe anxiety