Factors affecting age at menopause among Saudi women in Riyadh, SA: a cross-sectional study

• Authors: Al Shahrani Abeer Salem , Faraj Shahad , Alhargan Alanood , Aljumaid Malak , Gosty Asmaa , Al-Sugair Mona , Aljuwayed Mashael , Al Juhaimi Asma
• Languages of publication: EN

Keywords

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factors; practice; age at natural menopause.

• Publisher: Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Medycyny Rodzinnej i Lekarzy Rodzinnych
• Journal: Family Medicine & Primary Care Review
• Year: 2018
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 55-60

Contributors

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Al Shahrani Abeer Salem

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Faraj Shahad

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Alhargan Alanood

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Aljumaid Malak

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Gosty Asmaa

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Al-Sugair Mona

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Aljuwayed Mashael

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Al Juhaimi Asma

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