Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue (GnRH-a) therapy

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Author:	Kathe Gallagher, MSW	Last Updated: August 16, 2007
Medical Review:	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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