When a woman is taking the contraceptive pill, or when she is pregnant, her levels of ovarian steroids and pituitary gonadotropins are most similar to those that normally occur during the _______________
A)menstrual phase.
B)follicular phase.
C)luteal phase.
D)proliferative phase.

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During pregnancy or when taking contraceptive pills, the levels of ovarian steroids (such as estrogen and progesterone) and pituitary gonadotropins (such as LH and FSH) are most similar to those found during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. This phase is characterized by high levels of progesterone, maintained to support a potential pregnancy.

When a Woman Is Taking the Contraceptive Pill, or When