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The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care Volume 16, 2011 - Issue 2
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Original Research Articles

Childbearing, the desire to have children, and awareness about the impact of age on female fertility among Finnish university students

Aira Virtala *Finnish Student Health Service, TampereCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Sirpa Vilska †Finnish Student Health Service, Helsinki
,
Teppo Huttunen ‡Oy 4Pharma Ltd, Turku
&
Kristina Kunttu §Finnish Student Health Service, Turku, Finland
Pages 108-115 | Published online: 31 Jan 2011

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