Oral contraceptives prevent ovulation primarily by suppressing gonadotropin secretion.

Name: Oral contraceptives prevent ovulation primarily by suppressing gonadotropin secretion.
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Oral contraceptives contain synthetic hormones that inhibit the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from the pituitary gland. This prevents the maturation and release of an egg from the ovary, thus preventing ovulation.

Oral Contraceptives Prevent Ovulation Primarily by Suppressing Gonadotropin Secretion