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. 2014 Jul 28;2014(7):CD001777. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD001777.pub4

Comparison 5. Immediate versus delayed insertion of Copper 7.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Discontinuation due to pregnancy at one year 1 259 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 4.0 [0.19, 82.50]
2 Discontinuation due to expulsion at one year 1 259 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 11.98 [1.61, 89.35]
3 Discontinuation due to pelvic inflammatory disease at one year 1 259 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 5.6 [0.29, 107.33]
4 Discontinuation rates (5‐year) per 100 women due to hormonal reasons after immediate insertion 1   Mean Difference (Fixed, 95% CI) ‐12.0 [‐20.39, ‐3.61]