European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 135, Issue 2 , Pages 188-190 , December 2007

Use of a progestogen only preparation containing desogestrel in the treatment of recurrent pelvic pain after conservative surgery for endometriosis

Received 19 January 2006 ,Revised 5 July 2006 ,Accepted 8 August 2006.

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PII: S0301-2115(06)00477-5

doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2006.08.002

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 135, Issue 2 , Pages 188-190 , December 2007

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