Which of the following is a cause of secondary amenorrhea?

A. Decrease in the secretion of prolactin
B. Development of the corpus luteum
C. Contraction of the uterine tissues
D. Weight loss due to serious illness
E. Increase in the secretion of oxytoxin


Answer: D

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