Hemoglobin level (g/dL)

Group A (n = 58)

Group B (n = 58)

p

Before treatment

Min. - Max.

8.20 - 10.50

8.10 - 10.50

0.734

Mean ± SD.

9.77 ± 0.64

9.73 ± 0.67

After treatment

Min. - Max.

9.4 - 13.1

8.4 - 13.3

0.048*

Mean ± SD.

11.18±1.03

10.79±1.07

p-value

<0.001*

<0.001*