Endometriosis, Tampons and Orgasm during Menstruation: Science, Press and Patient Organizations

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This editorial discusses the scientific, media, and patient organization perspectives surrounding the potential link between tampons, orgasm during menstruation, and endometriosis.

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Editorials| January 30 2003 Endometriosis, Tampons and Orgasm during Menstruation: Science, Press and Patient Organizations Subject Area: Further Areas , Women's and Children's Health Thomas M. D'Hooghe; Thomas M. D'Hooghe Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar J. Yankowitz J. Yankowitz Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Gynecol Obstet Invest (2003) 54 (2): 61–62. https://doi.org/10.1159/000068354 Article history Published Online: January 30 2003 Content Tools Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Peer Review Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation Thomas M. D'Hooghe, J. Yankowitz; Endometriosis, Tampons and Orgasm during Menstruation: Science, Press and Patient Organizations. Gynecol Obstet Invest 1 January 2003; 54 (2): 61–62. https://doi.org/10.1159/000068354 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentAll JournalsGynecologic and Obstetric Investigation Search Advanced Search This content is only available via PDF. 2003Copyright / Drug Dosage / DisclaimerCopyright: All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be translated into other languages, reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, microcopying, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.Drug Dosage: The authors and the publisher have exerted every effort to ensure that drug selection and dosage set forth in this text are in accord with current recommendations and practice at the time of publication. However, in view of ongoing research, changes in government regulations, and the constant flow of information relating to drug therapy and drug reactions, the reader is urged to check the package insert for each drug for any changes in indications and dosage and for added warnings and precautions. This is particularly important when the recommended agent is a new and/or infrequently employed drug.Disclaimer: The statements, opinions and data contained in this publication are solely those of the individual authors and contributors and not of the publishers and the editor(s). The appearance of advertisements or/and product references in the publication is not a warranty, endorsement, or approval of the products or services advertised or of their effectiveness, quality or safety. The publisher and the editor(s) disclaim responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting from any ideas, methods, instructions or products referred to in the content or advertisements. Article PDF first page preview Close Modal You do not currently have access to this content.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Menstrual Hygiene Products Endometriosis Female Humans Mass Media Menstrual Hygiene Products Menstruation Orgasm Peer Review Periodicals as Topic

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