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* 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.
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* The time required for complete uterine involution and [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-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]]
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