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Case ReportsSildenafil and Poor Ovarian Response

The contribution of sildenafil (Viagra) to ovarian stimulation with gonadotropins in a woman with poor ovarian response

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Pages 478-480 | Received 14 Nov 2013, Accepted 27 Feb 2014, Published online: 11 Mar 2014

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