Partnered Decisions? U.S. Couples and Medical Help-Seeking for Infertility
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International estimates of infertility prevalence and treatment-seeking: potential need and demand for infertility medical care.
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عنوان ژورنال: Family Relations
سال: 2009
ISSN: 0197-6664,1741-3729
DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-3729.2009.00564.x