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There is evidence that for many women, sexual desire and frequency ____ for several months following the birth of a baby. A. increase slightly

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Decrease

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It has being found that breastfeeding mothers who breastfeed are more fortunate than those who bottle-feed women to experienced decreased sexual desire, decreased frequency of sexual intercourse and painful intercourse.breastfeed is said to lower androgen levels, leading to decreased sexual desire and estrogen levels and they are fatigued, from having to get up at night to feed their infants.

The onset of intercourse after childbirth depends on a couple's peak of sexual interest, healing, fatigue, the reccomendation of physicians and other factors.

Women do prefer to delay intercourse until it becomes physically comfortable for them. breastfeeding mother may have less vaginal lubrication, resulting in discomfort during intercourse which makes them to loose interest in sex.

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