Abnormal Uterine Bleeding — Transvaginal Ultrasound in Women With Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
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Role of Transvaginal Ultrasonography in Evaluating Premenopausal Women Aged More Than 35 Years With Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
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