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Original Research

An evaluation of the use and handling errors of currently available recombinant human follicle-stimulating hormone pen injectors by women with infertility and fertility nurses

Salvatore LongobardiGlobal Clinical Development, Merck Serono S.p.A, Rome, ItalyView further author information
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Anke SeidlerGlobal Strategic Insights, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, GermanyView further author information
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Julian MartinsinScience Communications, Springer Healthcare, Paris, FranceView further author information
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Francois BeckersGlobal Biostatistics, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, GermanyView further author information
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William MacGillivrayMarket Research, Ifop, Paris, FranceView further author information
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Thomas D’HoogheGlobal Medical Affairs Fertility, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany;Department of Development and Regeneration, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium;Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yale University, New Haven, USACorrespondence[email protected]
ORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2373-8257View further author information
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Pages 1003-1014 | Received 28 Jun 2019, Accepted 30 Jul 2019, Published online: 14 Aug 2019

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