Affordable ART for the Masses
Journal Title: Journal of the Indian Medical Association - Year 2018, Vol 116, Issue 12
Abstract
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) has revolutionized the management of couples with the problem of infertility. It has been available over the last four decades and more than 5 million babies have been born with this treatment. However, the majority of infertile couples, especially in the developing countries like India, are unable to avail such facilities.
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Gautam Khastgir
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