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Effect of 1-year, low-dose DHEA therapy on climacteric symptoms and female sexuality

A. R. Genazzani *Department of Reproductive Medicine and Child Development, Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Pisa
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M. Stomati †Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, ‘D. Camberlingo’ Hospital, Francavilla Fontana, Brindisi
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V. Valentino *Department of Reproductive Medicine and Child Development, Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Pisa
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N. Pluchino *Department of Reproductive Medicine and Child Development, Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Pisa
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E. PotìDivision of Gynecology and Obstetrics, ‘A. Parrino’ Hospital, Brindisi, Italy
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E. Casarosa *Department of Reproductive Medicine and Child Development, Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Pisa
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S. Merlini *Department of Reproductive Medicine and Child Development, Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Pisa
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A. Giannini *Department of Reproductive Medicine and Child Development, Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Pisa
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M. Luisi *Department of Reproductive Medicine and Child Development, Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Pisa
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Pages 661-668 | Received 15 Aug 2010, Accepted 02 Apr 2011, Published online: 26 Sep 2011

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