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Ovarian Reserve

Quality of life in women with premature ovarian failure

Cristina L. Benetti-PintoDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, BrazilCorrespondence[email protected]
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Deborah M. B. de AlmeidaDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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Maria Y. MakuchDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
Pages 645-649 | Received 10 Jun 2010, Accepted 30 Aug 2010, Published online: 10 Jan 2011

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