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Menopause

Comparison of vaginal gel isoflavones versus no topical treatment in vaginal dystrophy: results of a preliminary prospective study

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Pages 652-654 | Received 28 Jul 2011, Accepted 14 Dec 2011, Published online: 09 Feb 2012

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