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Gynaecology

Mirena® intrauterine system in the treatment of menstrual disorders: A survey of UK patients' experience, acceptability and satisfaction

R. Robinson Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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S. China Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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A. Bunkheila Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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M. Powell Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
Pages 728-731 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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