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Puerperium - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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, 12:31, 4 September 2008New page: Immediately following parturition, the female enters a period of reproductive repair called the '''Puerperium''' and begins lactation. For a period of time these two processes overlap. ...
Immediately following parturition, the female enters a period of reproductive repair called the '''Puerperium''' and begins lactation. For a period of time these two processes overlap.
* During the puerperium '''uterine involution''' and return to ovarian function occurs.
** '''Involution''' is the reduction in size and remodelling of the endometrium so that the uterus can initiate and sustain another pregnancy.
* During the puerperium '''uterine involution''' and return to ovarian function occurs.
** '''Involution''' is the reduction in size and remodelling of the endometrium so that the uterus can initiate and sustain another pregnancy.