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The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Research Article

Reduced Phase-Advance of Plasma Melatonin After Bright Morning Light in The Luteal, But Not Follicular, Menstrual Cycle Phase in Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: An Extended Study

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Pages 415-424 | Received 17 Dec 2010, Accepted 20 Feb 2011, Published online: 01 Jul 2011

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