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Samulyzhko V.S.

FGBU "NII akusherstva i ginekologii im. D.O. Otta" SZO RAMN, Sankt-Peterburg

Kogan I.Iu.

FGBU "NII akusherstva i ginekologii im. D.O. Otta" SZO RAMN, Sankt-Peterburg

Empty follicle syndrome in assisted reproductive technology programs (a review)

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Samulyzhko V.S., Kogan I.Iu.

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Journal: Russian Journal of Human Reproduction. 2013;(2): 65‑69

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EMPTY FOLLICLE SYNDROME IN ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS (A REVIEW)
EMPTY FOLLICLE SYNDROME IN ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS (A REVIEW)

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Samulyzhko VS, Kogan IIu. Empty follicle syndrome in assisted reproductive technology programs (a review). Russian Journal of Human Reproduction. 2013;(2):65‑69. (In Russ.)

 
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Abstract:

A review of literature concerning empty follicle syndrome (EFS) is devoted to the most controversial issues of possible etiology, pathogenesis, diagnostics, prediction and management of the syndrome.

Keywords:

infertility
IVF
empty follicle syndrom

Authors:

Samulyzhko V.S.

FGBU "NII akusherstva i ginekologii im. D.O. Otta" SZO RAMN, Sankt-Peterburg

Kogan I.Iu.

FGBU "NII akusherstva i ginekologii im. D.O. Otta" SZO RAMN, Sankt-Peterburg

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