A Seasonal Effect on Pregnancy Rates in an in Vitro Fertilization Program

Overview

Journal J Assist Reprod Genet

Publisher Springer

Specialties Genetics
Reproductive Medicine

Date 1995 Oct 1

PMID 8580654

Citations 5

Authors

D Chamoun

L Udoff

L Scott

L Magder

E Y Adashi

H D McClamrock

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