Synonyms
Definition
- Breastfeeding :
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It is the process of feeding mother’s milk to the infant either directly from the breast by suckling or indirectly by expressing.
- Lactation :
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It refers to the physiological process in which the mammary glands of a mother begin producing and releasing milk shortly after giving birth.
- Amenorrhea :
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It refers to the absence of menstrual periods in women who are of reproductive age. It is a condition characterized by the absence of menstrual bleeding for a period that is longer than the normal menstrual cycle.
- Contraception or birth control :
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It refers to the act of prevention of pregnancy. This can be achieved by using medication, devices, surgical procedures, or even behavioral change. Lactational amenorrhea is a natural form of contraception.
- Child spacing :
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It is where the parents have a brief period between births of their children. Optimal child spacing means: “having children 2–3 years apart.” A birth...
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Abbreviations
- cAMP:
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Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
- CREB:
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cAMP Response Element-Binding protein
- FSH:
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone
- GnRH:
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Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone
- HPG axis:
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Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis
- LAM:
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Lactational Amenorrhea Method
- LH:
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Luteinizing Hormone
- NO:
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Nitric Oxide
- TIDA:
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Tubero-Infundibular Dopaminergic region
- VIP:
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Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
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Daniel, H., Patil, A. (2023). Lactational Amenorrhea. In: Shackelford, T.K. (eds) Encyclopedia of Sexual Psychology and Behavior. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08956-5_66-1
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