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Intensely lactating mothers do not generally conceive due to the
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suppression of gonadotropins
suppression of gonadotropins
Breast feeding is one of the natural contraceptive methods. It reduces fertility by affecting the production of certain reproductive hormones. It is suppresses the production of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GRH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH).
The release of these hormones triggers ovulation. Breast feeding also leads to increased level of prolactin, that inhibits ovulation.
The release of these hormones triggers ovulation. Breast feeding also leads to increased level of prolactin, that inhibits ovulation.
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