Question

Intensely lactating mothers do not generally conceive due to the ______.

Options

• Suppression of gonadotropins

• Hyper secretion of gonadotropins

• Suppression of gametic transport

• Suppression of fertilisation

Answer 1

Intensely lactating mothers do not generally conceive due to the suppression of gonadotropins.

Explanation:

Intensely lactating mothers generally do not conceive because lactation suppresses the secretion of gonadotropins (such as FSH and LH) from the pituitary gland. This suppression prevents the ovaries from developing follicles and releasing eggs, thus inhibiting ovulation and conception during this period. Hence, the mechanism is hormonal suppression rather than a direct effect on fertilization or gamete transport.