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Comparison 19 LNG‐IUC versus no hormonal contraceptive, Outcome 1 Mean changes in body composition by 12 months.
| Mean changes in body composition by 12 months | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study | Body composition assessment | Reported mean ± SD LNG‐IUC | N | Reported mean ± SD Cu T380A IUC | N | Reported P |
| Dal'Ava 2012 | Change in weight (kg) | 2.9 + 5.7 | 38 | 1.4 + 4.4 | 38 | 0.068 |
| Dal'Ava 2012 | Percent change in fat mass | 2.5 + 8.0 | 38 | ‐1.3 + 6.9 | 38 | 0.029 |
| Dal'Ava 2012 | Percent change in lean mass | ‐1.4 + 4.7 | 38 | 1.0 + 3.8 | 38 | 0.027 |
