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

Comparison 8. GnRHas versus gestrinone ‐ all studies included.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
8.1 Relief of overall pain ‐ continuous 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
8.1.1 Dysmenorrhoea, visual analog scale ‐ 3 months 1 0 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Not estimable
8.1.2 Dysmenorrhoea, verbal rating scale ‐ 3 months 1 0 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Not estimable
8.1.3 Dyspareunia, visual analog scale ‐ 3 months 1 52 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.39 [0.04, 2.74]
8.1.4 Dyspareunia, verbal rating scale ‐ 3 months 1 52 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.28 [‐0.12, 0.68]
8.1.5 Non‐menstrual pain, visual analog scale ‐ 3 months 1 55 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.49 [‐0.59, 1.57]
8.1.6 Non‐menstrual pain, verbal rating scale ‐ 3 months 1 55 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.04 [‐0.36, 0.44]
8.1.7 Dysmenorrhoea, visual analog scale ‐ 6 months 1 55 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.82 [‐1.49, ‐0.15]
8.1.8 Dysmenorrhoea, verbal rating scale ‐ 6 months 1 55 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.35 [‐0.58, ‐0.12]
8.1.9 Dyspareunia, visual analog scale ‐ 6 months 1 52 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.17 [0.25, 2.09]
8.1.10 Dyspareunia, verbal rating scale ‐ 6 months 1 52 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.33 [0.04, 0.62]
8.1.11 Non‐menstrual pain, visual analog scale ‐ 6 months 1 55 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.41 [‐0.94, 1.76]
8.1.12 Non‐menstrual pain, verbal rating scale ‐ 6 months 1 55 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.15 [‐0.20, 0.50]
8.2 Bone mineral density of spinal bone mass ‐ continuous 1   Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
8.2.1 Percentage change values ‐ 6 months 1 41 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐1.96 [‐3.62, ‐0.30]
8.2.2 Percentage change values ‐ 12 months 1 41 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐5.10 [‐7.39, ‐2.81]
8.3 Adverse effects ‐ dichotomous 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
8.3.1 Hot flushes/flashes ‐ 6 months 1 55 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.29 [1.21, 4.32]
8.3.2 Headache ‐ 6 months 1 55 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.41 [0.51, 11.38]
8.3.3 Asthenia ‐ 6 months 1 55 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.24 [0.03, 2.02]
8.3.4 Mood change ‐ 6 months 1 55 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.45 [0.26, 7.99]
8.3.5 Dermatitis ‐ 6 months 1 55 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.14 [0.01, 2.55]
8.3.6 Dizziness‐ 6 months 1 55 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.48 [0.05, 5.01]
8.3.7 Joint pain‐ 6 months 1 55 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.48 [0.05, 5.01]
8.3.8 Drowsiness ‐ 6 months 1 55 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.48 [0.05, 5.01]
8.3.9 Swelling ‐ 6 months 1 55 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.19 [0.01, 3.85]
8.3.10 Nausea‐ 6 months 1 55 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.48 [0.05, 5.01]
8.3.11 Tachycardia ‐ 6 months 1 55 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.48 [0.05, 5.01]
8.3.12 Vaginal dryness ‐ 6 months 1 55 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 4.83 [0.24, 96.16]
8.3.13 Insomnia ‐ 6 months 1 55 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.32 [0.01, 7.57]
8.3.14 Hypertrichosis ‐ 6 months 1 55 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.32 [0.01, 7.57]
8.3.15 Seborrhea‐ 6 months 1 55 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.32 [0.01, 7.57]
8.3.16 Skin rash ‐ 6 months 1 55 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.32 [0.01, 7.57]
8.3.17 Constipation ‐ 6 months 1 55 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.32 [0.01, 7.57]
8.3.18 Itching ‐ 6 months 1 55 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.90 [0.12, 68.15]
8.3.19 Vaginal discharge ‐ 6 months 1 55 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.90 [0.12, 68.15]
8.3.20 Paresthesia ‐ 6 months 1 55 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.90 [0.12, 68.15]
8.3.21 Cramps ‐ 6 months 1 55 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.90 [0.12, 68.15]