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The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care Volume 12, 2007 - Issue 3
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Original Research Article

Side effects and acceptability of Implanon®: A pilot study conducted in eastern Turkey

Beyhan Yildizbas Yuzuncu Yil University, Medical Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Van, Turkey
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Doc. Dr. H. Guler Sahin Yuzuncu Yil University, Medical Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Van, TurkeyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Ali Kolusari Yuzuncu Yil University, Medical Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Van, Turkey
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Sahin Zeteroglu Yuzuncu Yil University, Medical Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Van, Turkey
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Mansur Kamacı Yuzuncu Yil University, Medical Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Van, Turkey
Pages 248-252 | Published online: 06 Jul 2009

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