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(RG) Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Ovulation induction with pulsatile gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) or gonadotropins in a case of hypothalamic amenorrhea and diabetes insipidus

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Pages 421-425 | Published online: 28 Aug 2009

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