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Letrozole combined with oral contraceptives versus oral contraceptives alone in the treatment of endometriosis-related pain symptoms: a pilot study

Yi Zhaoa Women’s Hospital, School of Medcine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Xiaofei Luana Women’s Hospital, School of Medcine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, ChinaView further author information
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Yuya Wangb Hainan General Hospital, Haikou, ChinaView further author information
Pages 51-55 | Received 06 May 2020, Accepted 05 Aug 2020, Published online: 16 Sep 2020

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