Based on the schematic below, illustrating the control of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland by the ovarian hormones, how would you design a hormonal female contraceptive that keeps secretion of FSH and LH low in order to prevent ovulation

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Based on the schematic below, illustrating the control of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland by the ovarian hormones, how would you design a hormonal female contraceptive that keeps secretion of FSH and LH low in order to prevent ovulation? 

 

Hypothalamus
GnRH
Pituitary gland
(Hypophysis)
FSH
LH
Estradiol & Progesterone
High levels of Estradiol
Low levels of Estradiol
X
Transcribed Image Text:Hypothalamus GnRH Pituitary gland (Hypophysis) FSH LH Estradiol & Progesterone High levels of Estradiol Low levels of Estradiol X
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