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October 2012 in “Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health” Healthcare providers should start with simple fertility tests and treatments before referring patients to specialists.
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475 citations,
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January 2024 in “Frontiers for young minds” Alopecia is a condition causing hair loss that can impact looks and mental health.
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108 citations,
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42 citations,
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160 citations,
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