Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published online 2011-6
Advice given to women undergoing gynaecological surgery in relation to menopause,symptoms and hormone replacement therapy: could and should we improve the service we provide?
A retrospective case-note study was undertaken to look at recorded details relating to information/advice given to women prior to or at the time of their gynaecological surgery with regard to possible effects of menopause/menopausal symptoms or advice given about hormone replacement therapy.
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