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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.
* 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.
** '''Involution''' is the reduction in size and remodelling of the endometrium so that the uterus can initiate and sustain another pregnancy.
* The time required for complete uterine involution and [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-Oestrous_Cycle_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovarian activity]] to resume varies among species.
* The time required for complete uterine involution and [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-Oestrous_Cycle_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovarian activity]] to resume varies among species.