Clinical trial NCT05341817 - References

Abortion in First Trimester — The Use of Letrozole or Mifepristone for Pretreatment of Medical Termination of Pregnancy

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The Use of Letrozole or Mifepristone for Pretreatment of Medical Termination of Pregnancy: a Randomized, Non-inferiority Trial

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