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The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care Volume 27, 2022 - Issue 2
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Missed opportunities in contraceptive counselling: findings from a European survey-based study with simulated patient consultation

Rossella E. Nappia Research Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Gynaecological Endocrinology and Menopause, IRCCS S. Matteo Foundation, Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Paediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected] [email protected]
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Nicky Vermuytenb Women’s Health, Bayer, Berlin, GermanyView further author information
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Ralf Bannemerschultb Women’s Health, Bayer, Berlin, GermanyView further author information
Pages 85-94 | Received 03 Jun 2021, Accepted 20 Nov 2021, Published online: 03 Dec 2021

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