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The illness experiences of women with fibroids: An exploratory qualitative study

C Nicholls Newham Primary Care Trust London UK
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L Glover University of Hull Hull UK
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N Pistrang University College London London UK
Pages 295-304 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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