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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
Volume 6, 1989 - Issue 3
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Original Article

Ultradian, Circadian and Seasonal Variations of Plasma Progesterone and Lh Concentrations During the Luteal Phase

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Pages 267-277 | Received 01 Jan 1989, Accepted 01 May 1989, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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