The early (7.20% vs. 28.18%) and late apoptosis rate (9.37% vs.19.01%) in GCs of the PCOS-GH group was significantly lower than those in the PCOS-C group (P < 0.05), but similar to those in non-PCOS controls (11.07% and 11.48%, respectively) (P > 0.05). The gene discussed is GH1; the disease is polycystic ovary syndrome.