Presentation
We discuss the distinction between the overvalued idea as presented in pseudopregnancy and delusion as presented in the postpartum psychosis and suggest that the two phenomena can be viewed as a continuum rather than dichotomized, especially in cases [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
In the present investigation experiments were carried out to determine whether pseudo-pregnancy could be induced similarly in the ferret, and a series of observations was made upon the correlated changes in the ovaries, uterus, mammary glands, and vulva [rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org]
Treatment
In Lagomorphs Usually no treatment is required; the condition is self-limiting. ( B600 .14.w14) Treatment with progestins or androgens may be considered if pseudopregnancy is refractory or prolonged; the effectiveness of hormonal treatment is unproven [wildpro.twycrosszoo.org]
Basal body temperatures of the drug-treated rats, as an indicator of treatment effect, were determined daily and were increased significantly when compared to controls (38.03 +/- 0.18 vs. 36.6 +/- 0.1 degrees C), respectively. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Onset of estrus was detectable in all sows on 5.3 +/- 0.3 days after PGF2alpha treatment and the number of ovulated follicles was 15.5 +/- 1.4 detected at 7.6 +/- 0.2 days after the treatment. [aasv.org]
More sows presumed to be pregnant at day 28 failed to farrow in the control treatment (132/905) than in the real-time ultrasound treatment (23/898). Nine of the 23 sows misdiagnosed with real-time ultrasound had fewer than 4 viable fetuses. [ncsu.edu]
Etiology
The etiology of this behavior is not well understood; hermaphrodism or hormonal disbalance have been ruled out. It usually stops when the rabbit grows older. [medirabbit.com]
Epidemiology
The treatment that has had the most success is demonstrating to the patient that she is not really pregnant by the use of ultrasound or other imaging techniques. [ citation needed ] Epidemiology Edit The rate of pseudocyesis in the United States has declined [en.m.wikipedia.org]
The treatment that has had the most success is demonstrating to the patient that she is not really pregnant by the use of ultrasound or other imaging techniques. [ citation needed ] Epidemiology [ edit ] The rate of pseudocyesis in the United States has [en.wikipedia.org]
Prevention
[…] w5) If the condition occurs repeatedly: Ovariohysterectomy, preferably after mammary gland involution has occurred. ( B600 .14.w14, B602 .18.w18, J15 .23.w5) Ovariohysterectomy of Rabbits In Ferrets Generally no treatment is required. ( B232 .11.w11) Prevention [wildpro.twycrosszoo.org]
[…] secrete progesterone. [2] Treatment Although there are anecdotal reports of treating pseudopregnancy in rabbits with hormone preparations, in most cases, treatment is unnecessary as the condition is self-limiting. [2] Repeated false pregnancies can be prevented [wabbitwiki.com]
This surgical procedure will, furthermore, help prevent the onset of other fatal reproductive disorders frequently observed in unaltered females, such as uterine cancer, endometrial hyperplasia, mammary gland disorders. [medirabbit.com]
Indigestion and heartburn are best prevented by avoiding foods that are difficult to digest, such as cucumbers, cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, onions, and rich foods. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]