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Gynecological Endocrinology Volume 36, 2020 - Issue 2
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Ulipristal Acetate in Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids

Ulipristal acetate in symptomatic uterine fibroids. A real-world experience in a multicentric Italian study

Giovanna GiarrèDivision of Gynecologic Endoscopy, Palagi Freestanding Unit, Health Authority, Florence, Italy;
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Mario FranchiniDivision of Gynecologic Endoscopy, Palagi Freestanding Unit, Health Authority, Florence, Italy;
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Eleonora CastellacciDivision of Gynecologic Endoscopy, Palagi Freestanding Unit, Health Authority, Florence, Italy;
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Maria Elena MaluneDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy;
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Attilio Di Spiezio SardoDepartment of Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy;
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Gabriele SacconeDepartment of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, ItalyORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0003-0078-2113
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Stefano AngioniDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy; Correspondence[email protected]
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Pages 171-174 | Received 22 Jun 2019, Accepted 23 Jul 2019, Published online: 08 Aug 2019

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