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An infertile couple suffering from oligospermia by partial sperm maturation arrest: Can phytoestrogens play a therapeutic role? A case report study

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Pages 399-401 | Received 31 Jan 2006, Accepted 07 Jun 2006, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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