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Treating vulvovaginal atrophy/genitourinary syndrome of menopause: how important is vaginal lubricant and moisturizer composition?

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Pages 151-161 | Received 15 Sep 2015, Accepted 21 Nov 2015, Published online: 26 Dec 2015

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