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Culture, Health & Sexuality
An International Journal for Research, Intervention and Care
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Integrating sexuality into gynaecological consultations: gynaecologists' perspectives

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Pages 175-190 | Received 28 Mar 2012, Accepted 31 Oct 2012, Published online: 05 Dec 2012

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