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Bozhedomov V.A.

Lomonosov Moscow State University;
Federal State Budget Institution «National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named after Academician V.I. Kulakov»;
«Outpatient clinic No. 3» of General Management Department of the President of the Russian Federation

Mashina M.A.

«Outpatient clinic No. 3» of General Management Department of the President of the Russian Federation

Korneev I.A.

Isakova E.V.

International center for reproductive medicine

Bichevaya N.K.

International centre for reproductive medicine

Kamalov A.A.

Lomonosov Moscow State University

Intrauterine insemination for treatment of male infertility: experience and clinical recommendations

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Bozhedomov V.A., Mashina M.A., Korneev I.A., Isakova E.V., Bichevaya N.K., Kamalov A.A.

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Journal: Russian Journal of Human Reproduction. 2021;27(6): 88‑96

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To cite this article:

Bozhedomov VA, Mashina MA, Korneev IA, Isakova EV, Bichevaya NK, Kamalov AA. Intrauterine insemination for treatment of male infertility: experience and clinical recommendations. Russian Journal of Human Reproduction. 2021;27(6):88‑96. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/repro20212706188

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