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Riggs Pharmaceutical Department of Pharmacy University of Karachi, Pakistan

Publications

• Research Article   
  Reproductive Function during Lactation
  Author(s): Rehan Haider
  
  The phenomenon of locational amenorrhea, in which postpartum women experience temporary suppression of menstruation and fertility during breastfeeding, has long been recognized. This natural contraceptive effect is primarily attributed to elevated prolactin levels, which are stimulated by frequent suckling and inhibit the release of gonadotropin- releasing hormones and, subsequently, the menstrual cycle. However, the extent of lactational amenorrhea contraceptive efficacy varies among individuals owing to factors such as breastfeeding patterns, infant feeding behavior, and maternal health. Recent research has shed light on the underlying mechanisms governing the interplay between lactation and reproductive functions. Studies have shown that, while exclusively on-demand breastfeeding offers a higher level of contraceptive protection, introducing supplementary foods and reduci.. Read More»
  

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