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Reproductive System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 10:05, 18 June 2010
, 10:05, 18 June 2010→The Puerperium
== The Puerperium ==
== The Puerperium ==
[[The Puerperium - Overview of the Puerperium - Anatomy & Physiology|Puerperium]] describes the period of time immediately following parturition, when the female enters a period of reproductive repair and begins lactation. For a period of time these two processes overlap.
[[The Puerperium - Overview of the Puerperium - Anatomy & Physiology|Puerperium]] describes the period of time immediately following parturition, when the female enters a period of reproductive repair and begins lactation. For a period of time these two processes overlap. During this time the female experiences regular [[The Puerperium - Myometrial Contraction and Expulsion of Lochia - Anatomy & Physiology|myometrial contractions]] which expel the remaining fluid and tissues present following birth and allowing the uterus to begin [[The Puerperium - Endometrial Repair- Anatomy & Physiology|involution]]. The discharge appears at the vulva and is known as [[The Puerperium - Myometrial Contraction and Expulsion of Lochia - Anatomy & Physiology|lochia]].
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Processes_Taking_Place_In_The_Ovary|Resumption of Ovarian Function]]: for more information see 'Species Differences in the Puerperium' below.
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Processes_Taking_Place_In_The_Ovary|Resumption of Ovarian Function]]: for more information see 'Species Differences in the Puerperium' below.