Comparison of changes in the biochemical parameters in the two study groups
| Biochemical parameter | Control | Implanon® | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parathyroid hormone | −14.5 (−21.0–17.3) | 5.7 (−31.6–18.4) | 0.713 |
| Osteocalcin | −1.5±7.4 | −3.5±9.0 | 0.595 |
| Vitamin D | 12.6±14.1 | 30.7±21.3 | 0.168 |
| Estradiol | 60.8 (18.3–158.1) | 9.8 (5.6–43.5) | 0.400 |
| Serum calcium | 0 (−0.1–0.4) | 0.07 (−0.5–0.4) | 0.776 |
| Serum phosphorus | −0.4±0.4 | −0.2±0.6 | 0.330 |
| Alkaline phosphatase | −20.9±17.8 | −9.7±8.5 | 0.073 |
| Total protein | −0.1±0.2 | 0.2±0.3 | 0.057 |
| Albumin | 0.01±0.3 | 0.1±0.3 | 0.449 |
| Hydroxyproline (24 hours) | −0.6 (−14.3–6.0) | 0.7 (−6.2–23.2) | 0.529 |