A woman is taking an oral contraceptive pill. During the time when she is taking the pill and not the placebo, her GnRH levels are:

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The oral contraceptive pill contains synthetic versions of estrogen and progesterone, which suppress the production of GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone) in the hypothalamus. This leads to a decrease in FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) production, and ultimately prevents ovulation. Therefore, during the time when a woman is taking the pill and not the placebo, her GnRH levels are low.

A Woman Is Taking an Oral Contraceptive Pill