Do Women over 35 Years Old Who Have Undergone a Myomectomy Require More Acupuncture Sessions to Become Pregnant? |
Ajayi, Abayomi B
(Nordica Fertility Center)
Ajayi, Tola R (Nordica Fertility Center) Ejeliogu, Iniobong S (Nordica Fertility Center) Ajayi, Victor D (Nordica Fertility Center) Afolabi, Bamgboye M (Health, Environment and Development Foundation) |
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