Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine

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Luteal Phase Support in Assisted Reproductive Technology

보조생식술에 있어서 황체기 보강요법

  • Kim, Mi-Ran (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ajou University School of Medicine) ;
  • Hwang, Kyung-Joo (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ajou University School of Medicine)
  • 김미란 (아주대학교 의과대학 산부인과학교실) ;
  • 황경주 (아주대학교 의과대학 산부인과학교실)
  • Published : 2007.03.31
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