A pregnant woman (first trimester) is concerned that she has been exposed to a chemical that blocks estrogen and progesterone receptors so that the body does not recognize these hormones

What is the most important reason she should be worried about this? A) GnRH may be inhibited.
B) Luteinizing hormone (LH) may cause the release of another egg.
C) Ovulation might occur.
D) Menstruation may occur, thus causing the embryo or early fetus to be lost.


D

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