A new study from Yale University indicates that women in the U.S. are in the dark about their own reproductive health.
"It was surprising to me that between 40 and 60 percent of [respondents] had complete misconceptions
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The research found women share a host of common misconceptions about ovulation, conception and other factors that impact their fertility.
A new study from Yale University indicates that women in the U.S. are in the dark about their own reproductive health.
"It was surprising to me that between 40 and 60 percent of [respondents] had complete misconceptions
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