Laboratory Evaluation and Treatment of Male Infertility

Section 4 - Laboratory Evaluation and Treatment of Male Infertility

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 06 December 2023

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Douglas T. Carrell ,

Alexander W. Pastuszak and

James M. Hotaling

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Douglas T. Carrell: Affiliation:
Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine
Alexander W. Pastuszak: Affiliation:
University of Utah
James M. Hotaling: Affiliation:
Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine

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Information: Men's Reproductive and Sexual Health Throughout the Lifespan
An Integrated Approach to Fertility, Sexual Function, and Vitality
, pp. 159 - 250

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009197533 [Opens in a new window]

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