3.8. Analysis.
Comparison 3 COCP versus LNG IUS, Outcome 8 Quality of life (menorrhagia severity score).
Quality of life (menorrhagia severity score) | ||||
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Study | Comparison | N | Results | Conclusion/comment |
Endrikat 2009 | COCP (20 ug ethinyl oestradiol + 1 mg norethindrone acetate) versus LNG IUS | Total: N = 42 FAS (full analysis set): N = 39 (19 in COCP group and 20 in LNG IUS group) |
Mean adjusted severity score (%) at end of study COCP: 16.24 LNG IUS: 12.02 No measure of variation reported |
Authors concluded that there was no difference between treatment groups (lower values were considered more beneficial) |