4.11. Analysis.
Comparison 4: LNG‐IUS versus hysterectomy, Outcome 11: Total cost per woman
| Total cost per woman | ||||||
| Study | Details of cost | LNG IUS: Mean cost | LNG IUS: 95% CI | Hyst: Mean cost | Hyst: 95% CI | P value |
| At 12 months follow‐up | ||||||
| Hurskainen 2001 | Total health care costs + product losses/woman | USD 1530 | 1203 to 1858 | USD 4222 | 3808 to 4636 | LNG IUS significantly lower than hysterectomy (figures not reported) |
| At 5 years follow‐up | ||||||
| Hurskainen 2001 | Total cost per participant Discounted total costs (by 3%) (direct and indirect)/woman |
USD 2966 USD 2817 |
2362 to 3679 2222 to 3530 |
USD 4718 USD 4660 |
4072 to 5238 4014 to 5180 |
LNG IUS significantly lower than hysterectomy (figures not reported) |
| At 10 years follow‐up | ||||||
| Hurskainen 2001 | Total cost per participant Discounted total costs per participant |
USD 3780 USD 3423 |
not reported | US$5089 US$4937 |
not reported | LNG IUS significantly lower than hysterectomy (figures not reported) |