Sexual & Reproductive HealthCare
Volume 1, Issue 3 , Pages 99-103 , August 2010

Hormonal contraceptive practices in young Australian women (⩽25 years) and their possible impact on menstrual frequency and iron requirements

Received 19 November 2009 ,Revised 15 April 2010 ,Accepted 8 June 2010.

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doi: 10.1016/j.srhc.2010.06.001

Sexual & Reproductive HealthCare
Volume 1, Issue 3 , Pages 99-103 , August 2010

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