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Section 2 - The Biology of Male Reproduction and Infertility

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 December 2023

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James M. Hotaling
Douglas T. Carrell
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Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine
Alexander W. Pastuszak
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University of Utah
James M. Hotaling
Affiliation:
Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine
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Men's Reproductive and Sexual Health Throughout the Lifespan
An Integrated Approach to Fertility, Sexual Function, and Vitality
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