title: Effects of breast-feeding practice on the post-partum endometrium.
abstract: Inactive endometrial patterns occur frequently in the post-partum period and their occurrence is modified by the breast-feeding practice. An abnormal endometrium pattern, viz., cystic hyperplasia, may occur more frequently in non-lactating women and in patients using oestrogens, especially long-acting preparations, for lactation suppression. Post-ovulatory endometrial patterns in lactating women occur infrequently during the puerperium. The implications of these findings are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D044383:Black People; D001942:Breast Feeding; D004714:Endometrial Hyperplasia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000453:epidemiology; D004717:Endometrium / Q000166:cytology*; D005006:Ethnicity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010060:Ovulation; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000453:epidemiology; D011800:Quinestrol / Q000009:adverse effects; D013019:South Africa
chemical_list: D011800:Quinestrol