journal of men's health
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Pages 14-19 , March 2009

Lower urinary tract symptoms and sexual function: a current concern for Asian men's health

Received 23 July 2008 ,Accepted 29 October 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jomh.2008.10.009

journal of men's health
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Pages 14-19 , March 2009

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