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Attitudes towards menstruation: what women want? An Italian National Survey

Carlo Bastianellia Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Urology, Sapienza, University of Rome, Rome, ItalyORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3141-4022
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Giovanni Grandib Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences for Mother, Child and Adult, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, ItalyORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3567-3278
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Manuela Farrisc AIED, Rome, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Gabriella Brandolinoa Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Urology, Sapienza, University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Giulia Paoni Sacconea Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Urology, Sapienza, University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Ilenia La Barbieraa Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Urology, Sapienza, University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Giuseppe Benagianoa Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Urology, Sapienza, University of Rome, Rome, ItalyORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-3168-4594
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Pages 28-35 | Received 10 Jan 2022, Accepted 23 Sep 2022, Published online: 01 Nov 2022

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