English

When ovulation does not occur during the period of intense lactation following parturition, it is termed as ______. -

Advertisements
Advertisements

Question

When ovulation does not occur during the period of intense lactation following parturition, it is termed as ______.

Options

  • cryptorchidism

  • lactational amenorrhea

  • menopause

  • coitus interruption

MCQ
Fill in the Blanks

Solution

When ovulation does not occur during the period of intense lactation following parturition, it is termed lactational amenorrhea.

Explanation:

During breastfeeding, women do not ovulate or have menstrual periods. It is caused by a disturbance in the hypothalamic secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). This is known as Lactational amenorrhea.

shaalaa.com
  Is there an error in this question or solution?
Share
Notifications

Englishहिंदीमराठी


      Forgot password?
Use app×