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Review
. 2003 Aug 23;327(7412):434-6.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.327.7412.434.

ABC of subfertility: extent of the problem

Alison Taylor
Review

ABC of subfertility: extent of the problem

Alison Taylor. BMJ. .
No abstract available

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Figure 1
Cumulative conception rate in the first year of trying
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Figure 2
Cumulative live birth rate and prognostic influence of history and findings in couples not conceiving in the first year of trying. The presence of endometriosis, tubal factor, or suboptimal sperm quality may halve the likelihood of spontaneous conception. Data from Collins et al (see Further reading box)
Figure 3
Figure 3
Being underweight and exercising excessively can increase the risk of anovulation, subfertility, and intrauterine growth retardation in pregnancy
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