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NoDoctor's answer:
After childbirth, with the decline of estrogen, progesterone, and placental lactogen in the body, prolactin is no longer inhibited, and lactation begins. The secretion of prolactin will subsequently suppress ovarian function. The ovary is the main "producer" of estrogen and progesterone, and its function is inhibited, naturally affecting the secretion of female hormones. Generally, women's ovarian function recovers quickly after weaning. However, some women may experience slower recovery due to prolonged breastfeeding, poor initial ovarian function, or higher sensitivity to prolactin, leading to reduced female hormone secretion and breast atrophy. Some women, focused on childcare and fearing pregnancy again, may have decreased sexual desire, lacking sexual stimulation, which can also cause breast atrophy. Understanding these reasons, to prevent breast atrophy, attention should be paid to the following aspects during breastfeeding:1. Maintain nipple cleanliness during pregnancy to prevent the occurrence of mastitis.
2. Continue wearing a properly fitting bra during breastfeeding, ensuring it is not too tight to maintain normal blood circulation.