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Review Article

Psychological Functioning after Non-Cancer Hysterectomy: A Review of Methods and Results

K. Wijma Department of Medical Psychology and Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital, Oostersingel 59, 9713, EZ, Groningen, The Netherlands
Pages 133-154 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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