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. 2023 Jun 21;2023(6):CD014788. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD014788.pub2

Comparison 1. GnRHas versus placebo.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1.1 Relief of overall pain ‐ dichotomous ‐ decrease of pain 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
1.1.1 Decreases in pelvic pain scores ‐ 3 months 1 87 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.14 [1.41, 3.24]
1.1.2 Decreases in dysmenorrhoea scores ‐ 3 months 1 85 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.25 [1.59, 3.16]
1.1.3 Decreases in dyspareunia scores ‐ 3 months 1 59 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.21 [1.39, 3.54]
1.1.4 Decreases in pelvic tenderness scores ‐ 3 months 1 85 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.28 [1.48, 3.50]
1.1.5 Decreases in pelvic induration scores ‐ 3 months 1 81 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.07 [0.64, 1.79]
1.2 Adverse effects ‐ dichotomous 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
1.2.1 Hot flushes/flashes ‐ 3 months 1 100 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 3.08 [1.89, 5.01]