The challenge and enjoyment of the interpretation of epidemiologic data.

Fertil Steril

Penn Fertility Care, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA.

Published: September 2006

The trend toward a decline in the percentage of women with infertility in the United States appears real. While the factors associated with this trend are likely many, complex, and interrelated, we cannot overlook the positive impact of those individuals who practice in the field of reproductive medicine.

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