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

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

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  • cryptorchidism

  • lactational amenorrhea

  • menopause

  • coitus interruption

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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.

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