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Commentary on: The prevalence and risk factors of sexual dysfunction among females with inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Isali, I., Batur, A.F. Commentary on: The prevalence and risk factors of sexual dysfunction among females with inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Impot Res (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41443-024-00830-9

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