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The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care Volume 28, 2023 - Issue 4
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The impact of combined contraceptive vaginal ring on vaginal environment: an observational, longitudinal study

Filippo Murinaa Lower Genital Tract Disease Unit, V. Buzzi Hospital–University of the Study of Milan, Milan, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Alessandra Graziottinb Center of Gynecology and Medical Sexology, H. San Raffaele Resnati, Italy MilanView further author information
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Stefania Di Francescoa Lower Genital Tract Disease Unit, V. Buzzi Hospital–University of the Study of Milan, Milan, ItalyView further author information
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Dario Recalcatia Lower Genital Tract Disease Unit, V. Buzzi Hospital–University of the Study of Milan, Milan, ItalyView further author information
Pages 234-237 | Received 02 May 2023, Accepted 18 Jun 2023, Published online: 07 Jul 2023

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