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Sexual Function in Women with Deep Endometriosis: Correlation with Quality of Life, Intensity of Pain, Depression, Anxiety, and Body Image

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Pages 175-185 | Received 04 May 2014, Accepted 02 Aug 2014, Published online: 17 Mar 2015

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