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December 2023 in “Urogenital tract infection” Seminal bacteria can lower sperm quality in subfertile men.
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January 2019 in “The Nurse Practitioner” PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women, treated with lifestyle changes, medication, and patient education.
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