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Research Article

The effect of long-term, regular yoga on the pain and quality of life in women with premenstrual syndrome: A randomized controlled, single-blinded trial

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Received 02 Feb 2023, Accepted 17 Oct 2023, Published online: 12 Feb 2024

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