A female client reports missed menstrual periods after discontinuing hormonal contraceptives. What could be the reason behind the missed menstrual periods?

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Discontinuing hormonal contraceptives can lead to a temporary period of hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian dysfunction, which can result in missed menstrual periods. This is due to the body readjusting to its natural hormonal balance. A and B are unlikely causes for missed menstrual periods after discontinuing contraceptives, and D is a possible cause but not the most likely in this case.

A Female Client Reports Missed Menstrual Periods After Discontinuing Hormonal