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Original Article

Effect of abrupt discontinuation versus gradual dose reduction of postmenopausal hormone therapy on hot flushes

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Pages 362-367 | Received 06 Nov 2009, Accepted 17 Dec 2009, Published online: 12 Feb 2010

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