Experts quit fertility show over 'dubious therapies'
The society has said it will no longer attend the Fertility Show in London because of concerns over 'non-medical treatments' sold to couples trying to have a baby.
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The society has said it will no longer attend the Fertility Show in London because of concerns over 'non-medical treatments' sold to couples trying to have a baby.
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