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(RG) Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Clinical experience with Norplant® subdermal implant system as long-term contraception during adolescence

E. Cardamakis Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Patras Medical School, University Hospital, Patras, Greece
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A. Georgopoulos Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Patras Medical School, University Hospital, Patras, Greece
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A. Fotopoulos Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Patras Medical School, University Hospital, Patras, Greece
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G. P. Sykiotis Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Patras Medical School, University Hospital, Patras, Greece
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A. P. Pappas Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Patras Medical School, University Hospital, Patras, Greece
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D. Lazaris Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Patras Medical School, University Hospital, Patras, Greece
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V. A. Tzingounis Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Patras Medical School, University Hospital, Patras, Greece
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Pages 36-40 | Published online: 06 Jul 2009

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