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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Backgrounds of women applying for hymen reconstruction, the effects of counselling on myths and misunderstandings about virginity, and the results of hymen reconstruction

Bianca R. van MoorstDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St Lucas/Andreas Hospital, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Rik H. W. van LunsenDepartment of Sexology and Psychosomatic Ob/Gyn, Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsCorrespondence[email protected]
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Dorenda K. E. van DijkenDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St Lucas/Andreas Hospital, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Concetta M. SalvatoreDepartment of Sexology and Psychosomatic Ob/Gyn, Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Pages 93-105 | Published online: 31 Jan 2012

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