Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine ›› 2009, Vol. 7 ›› Issue (1): 89-94.doi: 10.3736/jcim20090115
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Application of complementary and alternative therapies abroad in treatment of climacteric symptoms
Xiao-yu Lia, Xiao-yun Wangb
, Guang-ning Nieb
- a Second Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510405, China
b Department of Gynecology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine,Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510120, China
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