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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Beneficial Effects of Addition of Glucocorticoid during Induction of Ovulation by Letrozole in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Maruf Siddiqui, Hosne Ara Baby, Mosammat Shahina Begum, Farzana Khan, Ehsan Quadir

Citation Information : Siddiqui M, Baby HA, Begum MS, Khan F, Quadir E. Beneficial Effects of Addition of Glucocorticoid during Induction of Ovulation by Letrozole in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. J South Asian Feder Obs Gynae 2012; 4 (2):85-89.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10006-1180

Published Online: 01-08-2014

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2012; The Author(s).


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