Changes

* 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 & Physiology|ovarian activity]] to resume varies among species.

* The time required for complete uterine involution and [[Oestrous Cycle - Anatomy & Physiology|ovarian activity]] to resume varies among species.

* In many polyoestrous animals, the shortest possible puerperium is desirable because eligibility for a subsequent pregnancy is of high economic importance.

* In many polyoestrous animals, the shortest possible puerperium is desirable because eligibility for a subsequent pregnancy is of high economic importance.

[[Category:Reproductive System]]

[[Category:Reproductive System]]