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Intravaginal Prasterone Applicator Use and Patient Acceptability

Evaluation of the acceptability of intravaginal prasterone ovule administration using an applicator

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Pages 240-245 | Received 03 Aug 2015, Accepted 15 Oct 2015, Published online: 06 Jan 2016

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