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Original Research Report

Impact of a mindfulness stress management program on stress, anxiety, depression and quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

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Pages 57-66 | Received 17 Jun 2014, Accepted 30 Sep 2014, Published online: 29 Dec 2014

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