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Original Article

The effect of adding L-Carnitine to the GnRH-antagonist protocol on assisted reproductive technology outcome in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a randomized clinical trial

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Article: 1878135 | Received 12 Sep 2020, Accepted 08 Jan 2021, Published online: 01 Feb 2021

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