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Citation: The PLOS One Editors (2026) Editorial Note: Prevalence and factors associated with early resumption of sexual intercourse among postpartum women: Systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 21(3): e0344545. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0344545
Published: March 10, 2026
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