A female client reports missed menstrual periods after discontinuing hormonal contraceptives. Which reason does the nurse recognize as the cause for the missed menstrual periods?

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Hormonal contraceptives work by regulating the hormones that control the menstrual cycle. When these contraceptives are discontinued, it can take some time for the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis to resume its normal function and for regular menstrual cycles to return. This temporary dysfunction is the most common reason for missed periods after stopping hormonal contraceptives.

A Female Client Reports Missed Menstrual Periods After Discontinuing Hormonal