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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Influence of the CYP17 polymorphism on vasomotor symptoms in postmenopausal women: a pilot study

R. C. Nogueira JrFederal University of São Paulo, Gynecology Department, São Paulo
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A. M. Massad CostaFederal University of São Paulo, Gynecology Department, São Paulo
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I. D. C. G. SilvaFederal University of São Paulo, Gynecology Department, São Paulo
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C. Valleta CarvalhoFederal University of São Paulo, Gynecology Department, São Paulo
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C. MaganhinFederal University of São Paulo, Gynecology Department, São Paulo
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E. C. Baracat *University of São Paulo, Gynecology and Obstetrics Department, São Paulo
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J. M. Soares JrUNIFESP, Gynecology, São Paulo, Brazil
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Pages 537-543 | Received 22 Nov 2010, Accepted 13 Dec 2010, Published online: 13 Mar 2011

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