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. 2022 May 13;2022(5):CD013525. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD013525.pub2

Comparison 5. Therapeutic ibuprofen 800 mg versus prophylactic ibuprofen 800 mg.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
5.1 Pain score 1 228 Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.20 [‐0.41, 0.81]
5.2 Gastrointestinal side effects (nausea and/or vomiting) 1 228 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.67 [0.99, 2.83]
5.3 Complete abortion rate 1 228 Odds Ratio (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.42 [0.31, 6.50]
5.4 Unscheduled contact with care 1 228 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.03 [0.60, 1.77]
5.5 Patient satisfaction with abortion care overall 1 228 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.52 [0.09, 2.89]