Chávez TNC, Lizardi CJ

Language: Spanish
References: 5
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ABSTRACT

Endometriosis is the main etiology of dismenorrea and infertility in women with a prevalence of 31%. A clinical case of abdominal pain with endometriosis is described and a brief review of the most relevant aspects of this disease is made.

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