Prevalence and demographic characteristics of vulvodynia in a population-based sample

Reed, Barbara Diane, Harlow, Siobán Denise, Sen, Ananda, Legocki, Laurie Jo, Edwards, Rayna Monique, Arato, Nora, Haefner, Hope Katharine·2012·American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
DOI 10.1016/j.ajog.2011.08.012

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