The Journal of Urology
Volume 179, Issue 3 , Pages 813-814 , March 2008

Male and Female Pelvic Pain Disorders—Is it All in Their Heads?

  • J. Quentin Clemens

      Affiliations

    • Financial interest and/or other relationship with Merck, Novartis, Astellas, Pfizer and Medtronic.

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PII: S0022-5347(07)03168-0

doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2007.12.001

The Journal of Urology
Volume 179, Issue 3 , Pages 813-814 , March 2008

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