An implanted hormonal contraceptive slowly releases progesterone. Which consequence follows for a typical menstrual cycle?

💡 Explanation

A constant supply of progesterone inhibits the release of GnRH from the hypothalamus, thus suppressing LH and FSH secretion because the normal cyclical hormonal variations are disrupted; therefore, ovulation is inhibited, rather than an LH surge being amplified, as this requires fluctuating estrogen levels.

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