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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. | ||
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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.
- 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.
- The time required for complete uterine involution and ovarian activity to resume varies among species.