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The use of combined hormonal contraceptives amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Reply

Angelo Cagnaccia Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DiNOGMI), University of Genova, Genova, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Franca Fruzzettib Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
Pages 87-88 | Received 02 Nov 2020, Accepted 08 Nov 2020, Published online: 27 Nov 2020

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