Role of the hamster ovum penetration test in infertility diagnosis
M. T. Zenzes
Max Planck Clinical Research Unit for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Experimental Endocrinology at the University Women's Hospital, Münster, FRG
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Max Planck Clinical Research Unit for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Experimental Endocrinology at the University Women's Hospital, Münster, FRG
Search for more papers by this authorR. Hano
Max Planck Clinical Research Unit for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Experimental Endocrinology at the University Women's Hospital, Münster, FRG
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Max Planck Clinical Research Unit for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Experimental Endocrinology at the University Women's Hospital, Münster, FRG
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Max Planck Clinical Research Unit for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Experimental Endocrinology at the University Women's Hospital, Münster, FRG
Search for more papers by this authorM. T. Zenzes
Max Planck Clinical Research Unit for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Experimental Endocrinology at the University Women's Hospital, Münster, FRG
Search for more papers by this authorI. Kan
Max Planck Clinical Research Unit for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Experimental Endocrinology at the University Women's Hospital, Münster, FRG
Search for more papers by this authorR. Hano
Max Planck Clinical Research Unit for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Experimental Endocrinology at the University Women's Hospital, Münster, FRG
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Max Planck Clinical Research Unit for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Experimental Endocrinology at the University Women's Hospital, Münster, FRG
Search for more papers by this authorE. Nieschlag
Max Planck Clinical Research Unit for Reproductive Medicine and Department of Experimental Endocrinology at the University Women's Hospital, Münster, FRG
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