Assisted Reproductive Technology and the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist in the U.S. Military

Abstract

The U.S. military mirrors the U.S. population given the diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds of the service members. Active-duty military members, veterans, and Department of Defense beneficiaries can be negatively impacted by infertility.

Keywords

assisted reproductive technology - U.S. military - in vitro fertilization (IVF)

Note

The views expressed in this manuscript are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.

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