1994
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Abstract
An introduction to and some new anatomical and physiological aspects of the cervix and vagina are presented and also an explanation of the biosynthesis and molecular structure of mucus.
Topics
Odeblad cervical mucus anatomy physiology, cervical mucus biosynthesis molecular structure, vaginal and cervical anatomy mucus production, Odeblad cervix mucus new anatomical aspects, cervical mucus molecular structure fertility awareness, mucus biosynthesis cervical physiology reproductive biology, cervical and vaginal mucus anatomical physiological review, Erik Odeblad cervical mucus research, cervical mucus types microstructure ovulation, natural family planning cervical mucus biology
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Odeblad, E. (1994). The Discovery of Different Types of Cervical Mucus and the Billings Ovulation Method.
Odeblad E. The Discovery of Different Types of Cervical Mucus and the Billings Ovulation Method. 1994.
Odeblad, E. The Discovery of Different Types of Cervical Mucus and the Billings Ovulation Method. 1994.
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