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Original Article

Long-term administration of pulsatile gonadotropin-releasing hormone for exploration of pituitary functionality in amenorrheic patients

M. Graña Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Complex, School of Medicine, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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J. Liz Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Complex, School of Medicine, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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J. Mieza Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Complex, School of Medicine, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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A. Novo Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Complex, School of Medicine, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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J. Aguilar Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Complex, School of Medicine, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Pages 91-99 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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