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Gynaecology

Investigation of the role of serum telomerase levels in patients with occult primary ovarian insufficiency: a prospective cross-sectional study

Duygu Tugrul Ersaka Department of IVF, University of Health Science, Ankara, Turkey, TurkeyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Nafiye Yilmaza Department of IVF, University of Health Science, Ankara, Turkey, TurkeyORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4041-297X
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Sabri Cavkaytarb Department of Reproductive Endocrinology and IVF Center, Bahceci Health Group, Istanbul, Turkey
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Burak Ersakc Department of Oncology, University of Health Science, Ankara, Turkey
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Yaprak Ustuna Department of IVF, University of Health Science, Ankara, Turkey, Turkey
Pages 485-489 | Published online: 05 Jul 2021

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