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Research Articles

Effects of depression, anxiety, stress, and partner relationship satisfaction on sexual dysfunction in women in the postpartum period

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Pages 570-585 | Received 14 Aug 2020, Accepted 08 Nov 2020, Published online: 02 Dec 2020

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