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Research Article

An evaluation of the simultaneous use of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUS, Mirena®) combined with endometrial ablation in the management of menorrhagia

D. VaughanDepartment of Gynaecology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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P. ByrneDepartment of Gynaecology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, IrelandCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 372-374 | Published online: 20 Apr 2012

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