Temporary amenorrhea found attractive in survey. (Convenience an Issue).

From: OB GYN News | Date: January 1, 2003| Author: MacReady, Norra | Copyright information

SAN DIEGO--Temporary amenorrhea was an attractive option to most of the military women who participated in a recent survey at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., Capt. Nicole Powell-Dunford, MC, USA, reported.

Anonymous questionnaires were distributed in the cafeteria, main lobby and administrative building at Walter Reed and were completed by 143 military women aged 18-45 years who were either on active duty reserve duty or serving in the National G...

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