But making embryos for reproduction would require more advanced, complex techniques than were used in the new study -- and serious scientists do not endorse human cloning for reproduction.

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Speaking at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology conference, Dr Julie Nekkebroeck, who carried out the small Belgian study of 15 women, said they also found that 27% wanted to give their relationship a chance to blossom before bringing up the subject of having a baby.

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