Scientifically protecting sperm physiology

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RSI_ProteX_Scientific_Study_3.pdf (rsifertility.com)

21. S.D Prien1 , Z. Williams2 , E. Forman2 . (2022). Preliminary Clinical Outcomes in an IVF Program using the ProteX™ versus a Standard Specimen Cup for Semen Collection. American Association of Bioanalysts — poster session. 1Reproductive Solutions, Dallas, TX. 2Columbia Center for Fertility, Columbia University, NY.
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