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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Evidence for a relationship between chronotype and reproductive function in women

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Pages 756-765 | Received 16 Oct 2012, Accepted 28 Dec 2012, Published online: 10 Jun 2013

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