Credits & References


Credits

Special Thanks to the Following:

  • Ezboard

  • Pendarian {{{HUGS FOR YOU MY DEAR FRIEND}}}

  • 'Mouse' for all of your help in getting me started. :)

  • Dr. Frederick Jelovsek, for doing an Interview Page with me which allowed me to get a physician's perspective on here. {{Thanks Dr. Rick}}

  • Dr. Barry K. Buchele, for doing an Interview Page with me which allowed me to get a physician's perspective on here. {{Thanks Dr. Buchele}}

  • The Book, "Teach Yourself HTML" by Mac Bride

  • To all the ladies that participate in the Discussion Forums. A very sincere thank you for your participation and for opening up to one another and helping one another by sharing your individual experiences. Without all of you, the Forums would not exist and the 'women helping women' support would not be available. From my heart, {{Thank You}} all. ;)


References

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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Southern California
Human Reproduction Update (Article) ~ July 1998
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