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. 2021 Apr 19;2021(4):CD013792. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013792.pub2

Comparison 4. Recurrent miscarriage: Vaginal micronized progesterone versus placebo.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
4.1 Live birth 1 826 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.04 [0.94, 1.15]
4.2 Miscarriage (defined as delivery before 24 weeks of gestation) 1 826 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.96 [0.79, 1.17]
4.3 Preterm birth (defined as birth before 37 weeks of gestation) 1 533 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.12 [0.67, 1.87]
4.4 Stillbirth 1 826 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.54 [0.05, 5.91]
4.5 Ectopic pregnancy 1 826 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.92 [0.31, 2.72]
4.6 Congenital abnormalities 1 542 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.75 [0.31, 1.85]
4.7 Adverse drug events 1 836 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.46 [0.93, 2.29]
4.8 Live birth (subgrouped by maternal age) 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
4.8.1 Maternal age < 35 years 1 558 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.04 [0.92, 1.18]
4.8.2 Maternal age ≥ 35 years 1 268 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.04 [0.87, 1.25]