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. 2016 Aug 28;2016(8):CD008815. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008815.pub4

Comparison 19. LNG‐IUC versus no hormonal contraceptive.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Mean changes in body composition by 12 months     Other data No numeric data
2 Mean change in weight (kg) at 1 year 1 60 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.8 [‐0.75, 2.35]
3 Mean change in BMI (kg/m2) at 1 year 1 60 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐0.3 [‐0.75, 0.15]
4 Mean change in fat mass (%) at 1 year 1 60 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.6 [0.45, 2.75]
5 Mean change in fat free mass (%) at 1 year 1 60 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) ‐1.6 [‐2.75, ‐0.45]