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Effect of letrozole on spermogram parameters and hormonal profile in infertile men: A clinical trial study Cover

Effect of letrozole on spermogram parameters and hormonal profile in infertile men: A clinical trial study

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/enr-2019-0023 | Journal eISSN: 1336-0329 | Journal ISSN: 1210-0668
Language: English
Page range: 231 - 236
Published on: Nov 15, 2019
Published by: Slovak Academy of Sciences, Mathematical Institute
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

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