Pathogenesis and pathophysiology of endometriosis.

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Published in Fertil Steril on July 20, 2012

Authors

Richard O Burney1, Linda C Giudice

Author Affiliations

1: Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Madigan Healthcare System, Tacoma, Washington, USA.

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