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Grant MD, Marbella A, Wang AT, et al. Menopausal Symptoms: Comparative Effectiveness of Therapies [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2015 Mar. (Comparative Effectiveness Reviews, No. 147.)

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Table N-7Sexual function outcomes by age subgroups

TrialOutcomeSubgroupTreatmentNResults
Brunner, 2005, United StatesMean change in satisfaction scoreaAge 50-54 with MSVSPlacebo1340.02 (SD: 1.2)
0.625 mg CEE140-0.07 (SD: 1.1)b
Hays, 2003, United StatesMean change in satisfaction scoreaAge 50-54 with MSVSPlacebo201-0.2 (SD: 1.3)
0.625 mg CEE + 2.5 mg MPA2210.1 (SD: 1.2)c
Davis, 2001, AustraliaDifference in MENQOL sex score from placeboAge < 55PlaceboNR-
Chinese herbsNR-0.72 (95% CI: -2.8 to 1.4)
Age ≥ 55PlaceboNR-
Chinese herbsNR-0.14 (95% CI: -1.3 to 1.0)
Rigano, 2001, ItalyPercent reporting decrease in sexual activityAge 48-50Placebo7544%
0.05 mg estradiol8848%
Age 51-53Placebo6162%
0.05 mg estradiol5275%
Age 54-56Placebo5548%
0.05 mg estradiol3184%

CEE: conjugated equine estrogen; MENQOL: Menopause-specific Quality of Life; MPA: medroxyprogesterone acetate; MSV: moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms; NR: not reported

a

Satisfaction score from a single question: 1=’very unsatisfied’ to 4=’very satisfied’

b

difference between groups: p=0.50

c

difference between groups: p=0.06

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