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Assisted Reproductive Technique

Effect of coasting on IVF cycle characteristics and outcome in short vs. long GnRH agonist protocols

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Pages 187-192 | Received 29 Jan 2009, Accepted 27 Apr 2009, Published online: 12 Feb 2010

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