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Regenerative capacity of mesenchymal stem cells in the management of Asherman syndrome – a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical outcomes

Sangam Jha
1
,
Vikas Chandra Jha
1
,
Pratap Patra
1
,
Sharda Jha
1
,
Shalini Singh
1

  1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, India
Menopause Rev 2025; 24(4)
Online publish date: 2025/12/19
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