Effects of Aromatase Inhibitor on Reproductive Hormone Profiles and Ovulation Induction |
Kim, Sook-Hyun
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University)
Kim, Jeong-Ah (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University) Park, Joon-Cheol (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University) Bae, Jin-Gon (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University) Shin, So-Jin (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University) Kwon, Sang-Hoon (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University) Cho, Chi-Heum (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University) Yoon, Sung-Do (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University) Cha, Soon-Do (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University) Kim, Jong-In (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University) Rhee, Jeong-Ho (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University) |
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