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Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology Volume 6, 1987 - Issue 3
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Original Article

Increased urinary MHPG excretion in premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The effect of vitamin B6

J. Schrijver TNO-CIVO Toxicology and Nutrition Institute, Department of 'Clinical Biochemistry, P.O. Box 360, 3700, AJ, Zeist, The Netherlands
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E. S. Louwerse Hoffmann-La Roche, Clinical Research Departmenr, P.O. Box 42, 3640, AA, Mijdrecht, The Netherlands
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H. W. Bruinse Academic Hospital Utrecht, Department of Ohsretrics and Gynaecology, Catharijnesinel 101, 3511, GV, Ulrechr, The Netherlands
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H. Van den Berg TNO-CIVO Toxicology and Nutrition Institute, Department of 'Clinical Biochemistry, P.O. Box 360, 3700, AJ, Zeist, The Netherlands
Pages 179-186 | Received 15 Nov 1985, Accepted 17 Sep 1986, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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