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Progesterone Subcutaneous Treatment

Pharmacokinetics and safety profile of a novel progesterone aqueous formulation administered by the s.c. route

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Pages 205-208 | Received 02 Aug 2012, Accepted 13 Sep 2012, Published online: 06 Nov 2012

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