Comparison 6. Triphasic NET 500‐750‐1000 μg/ EE 35 μg versus monophasic NETA 1500 μg/ EE 30 μg.

Outcome or subgroup title	No. of studies	No. of participants	Statistical method	Effect size
1 Proportion of cycles with intermenstrual bleeding within 6 cycles	1	1005	Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	1.37 [1.05, 1.80]
2 Proportion of cycles with amenorrhea within 6 cycles	1	1005	Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	0.59 [0.35, 1.01]
3 Total discontinuation within 6 cycles	1	234	Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)	0.69 [0.41, 1.18]