The infertility experience: Biopsychosocial effects and suggestions for counselors

Journal of Counseling and Development

Volumn 82, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 394-402

  Watkins, Kathryn J ^a,b   Baldo, Tracy D ^a  

^a University of Northern Colarado   (United States)

^b NONE   (United States)

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EID: 10844273152     PISSN: 07489633     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/j.1556-6678.2004.tb00326.x     Document Type: Article

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