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What is the term used to describe the delay in ovarian cycles during breastfeeding?
What is the term used to describe the delay in ovarian cycles during breastfeeding?
Lactational amenorrhoea
How does suckling by the baby during breastfeeding contribute to lactational amenorrhoea?
How does suckling by the baby during breastfeeding contribute to lactational amenorrhoea?
It stimulates the pituitary to secrete increased prolactin hormone.
What is the primary mechanism by which lactational amenorrhoea prevents menstrual cycles?
What is the primary mechanism by which lactational amenorrhoea prevents menstrual cycles?
Suppressing the release of GnRH
What is the purpose of chemical barrier methods in contraception?
What is the purpose of chemical barrier methods in contraception?
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How do condoms function as a mechanical barrier method of contraception?
How do condoms function as a mechanical barrier method of contraception?
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What is the significant role of condoms in addition to preventing conception?
What is the significant role of condoms in addition to preventing conception?
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Why should condoms be discarded after a single use?
Why should condoms be discarded after a single use?
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How do barrier methods like condoms and chemical agents prevent fertilization?
How do barrier methods like condoms and chemical agents prevent fertilization?
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What is the natural but unreliable form of birth control discussed in the text?
What is the natural but unreliable form of birth control discussed in the text?
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What hormone is primarily responsible for the increased milk production during breastfeeding?
What hormone is primarily responsible for the increased milk production during breastfeeding?
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