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    Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Aug;201(2):e1-5.

    Discussion: 'Add-back regimens in patients using a GnRH agonist for premenstrual dysphoric disorder' by Segebladh et al.

    Jungheim ES, Kenerson JJ, Foyouzi-Yousefi N, Allsworth JE, Marquard KL.

    Instructor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO.

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    In the roundtable that follows, clinicians discuss a study published in this issue of the Journal in light of its methodology, relevance to practice, and implications for future research. Article discussed: Segebladh B, Borgström A, Nyberg S, et al. Evaluation of different add-back estradiol and progesterone treatments to gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist treatment in patients with premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2009;201:139.e1-8.

    PMID: 19646561 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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