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  • Intensely lactating mothers do not generally conceive due to the: a. Suppression of gonadotropins b. Hypersecretion of gonadotropins c. Suppression of gametic transport

Intensely lactating mothers do not generally conceive due to the:

a. Suppression of gonadotropins
b. Hypersecretion of gonadotropins
c. Suppression of gametic transport
d. Suppression of fertilisation

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The answer is the option (a) Suppression of gonadotropins

Explanation: Breastfeeding mothers who engage in intensive lactation typically do not conceive until approximately six months postpartum. This is due to hormonal changes during pregnancy that must stabilize for reproductive functions to resume. Consistent breastfeeding significantly reduces the likelihood of conception. The hormone prolactin, present in nursing women, inhibits the release of gonadotropins—Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH)—from the pituitary gland. The absence of these hormones prevents ovulation, resulting in minimal chances of fertilization during the first six months after childbirth. Therefore, it is common for breastfeeding mothers to face difficulties in conceiving during this period.

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