Vitamin D and endometriosis: Is there a correlation with disease severity?

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Evangelisti, Giulio (Academic Unit of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino) ;
Barra, Fabio (Academic Unit of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino) ;
Fichera, Michele (Department of General Surgery and Medical Surgical Specialties, Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Policlinico G. Rodolico, University of Catania) ;
Ferrero, Simone (Academic Unit of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino)

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