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. 2014 Apr;174(4):631-3.
doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.14402.

Sexual activity in midlife women: importance of sex matters

Holly N Thomas  1 , Chung-Chou H Chang  2 , Stacey Dillon  2 , Rachel Hess  2
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Sexual activity in midlife women: importance of sex matters

Holly N Thomas et al. JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Apr.
No abstract available

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Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Thomas is a women’s health fellow funded through the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. No other disclosures are reported.

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