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Research Article

Effects of vaginal dilation therapy on vaginal length, vaginal stenosis, vaginal elasticity and sexual function of cervical cancer survivors

Yu-Xuan Lina Department of Gynecology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Beijing Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, ChinaView further author information
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Fei-Fei Zhaob Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Beijing Fuxing Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, ChinaView further author information
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Wei-Min Konga Department of Gynecology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Beijing Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Article: 2317387 | Received 26 Jul 2023, Accepted 05 Dec 2024, Published online: 11 Mar 2024

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