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GnRH-agonist trigger and luteal Progesterone levels

Luteal phase serum progesterone levels after GnRH-agonist trigger - how low is still high enough for an ongoing pregnancy?

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Pages 195-198 | Received 01 Jun 2017, Accepted 09 Oct 2017, Published online: 16 Oct 2017

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