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Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology Volume 38, 2017 - Issue 1: Biopsychosocial Perspectives on the Menopause Guest Editors: Myra Hunter and Leroy Edozien
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Letter to the Editor

Comment on: “Impact of endometriosis on quality of life and mental health: pelvic pain makes the difference”

Salvatore Giovanni VitaleUnit of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Human Pathology in Adulthood and Childhood “G. Barresi”, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, Messina, Italy;
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Valentina Lucia La RosaUnit of Psychodiagnostics and Clinical Psychology, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 78, Catania, Italy; Correspondence[email protected]
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Agnese Maria Chiara RapisardaDepartment of General Surgery and Medical Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 78, Catania, Italy;
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Antonio Simone LaganàUnit of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Human Pathology in Adulthood and Childhood “G. Barresi”, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, Messina, Italy
Pages 81-82 | Received 15 Sep 2016, Accepted 16 Sep 2016, Published online: 18 Oct 2016

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