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Testosterone and Ovarian Reserve in IVF

Basal serum testosterone levels correlate with ovarian reserve and ovarian response in cycling women undergoing in vitro fertilization

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Pages 51-54 | Received 09 May 2015, Accepted 23 Jul 2015, Published online: 21 Aug 2015

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