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Intense lactation in mothers acts as a natural contraceptive due to the ______. - Biology

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Intense lactation in mothers acts as a natural contraceptive due to the ______.

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  • Suppression of gonadotropins

  • Hypersecretion of gonadotropins

  • Suppression of gametic transport

  • Suppression of fertilization

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Intense lactation in mothers acts as a natural contraceptive due to the suppression of gonadotropins.

Explanation:

The hormone prolactin increases during heavy lactation. Prolactin reduces the pituitary gland’s production of gonadotropins, which include FSH and LH. This acts as a natural way of contraception by preventing ovulation (Lactational Amenorrhea).

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