Management of the infertile couple.
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چکیده
BACKGROUND With the further development of reproductive technology over the past 2 decades, options for subfertile couples have greatly increased. OBJECTIVE This article discusses the assessment of common male and female causes of infertility and describes a logical routine for the investigation and treatment of the subfertile couple using a flow chart approach. DISCUSSION We suggest an approach to assessment for general practitioners, and outline the likely course of more sophisticated testing and treatments that their patients may then experience.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Australian family physician
دوره 34 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005