U.S. Women's Knowledge of Reproductive Biology

Having accurate knowledge of reproductive biology can help women to improve their general, sexual, and reproductive health and assert their sexual and reproductive rights. This cross-sectional study examined knowledge of three topics (age-related fertility decline, egg supply, fertile period) among...

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Published in:Women's health issues 2023-01, Vol.33 (1), p.54-66
Main Authors: Fowler, Christina I., Koo, Helen P., Richmond, Alicia D., Creel, Darryl, Asman, Kat
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