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Original Article

Micro-dose transdermal estradiol for relief of hot flushes in postmenopausal Asian women: a randomized controlled trial

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Pages 419-426 | Received 19 Aug 2008, Accepted 14 Jan 2009, Published online: 19 Sep 2009

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