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Research Article

TPOAb positivity can impact ovarian reserve, embryo quality, and IVF/ICSI outcomes in euthyroid infertile women

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Article: 2266504 | Received 29 May 2023, Accepted 28 Sep 2023, Published online: 05 Oct 2023

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