Question

A young female has begun taking herbal supplements that mimic the effects of progesterone. What affect will this have on her monthly cycle? a. She will be more likely to become pregnant since the high levels of progesterone will promote the ovarian cycle. b. She will most likely not menstruate because the high levels of progesterone will maintain her endometrial lining, mimicking pregnancy. c. She will begin to have mild bleeding or spotting throughout the month due to the high levels of progesterone. d. She will exhibit high levels of gonadotropins due to the high levels of progesterone.

Answer 1

Option (b).

Step-by-step explanation:

The human female's reproductive and menstrual cycle is maintained by the two important hormone known as estrogen and progesterone. These hormones also involve in the development of secondary sexual characters in females.

The hormone progesterone is responsible for the maintenance of the pregnancy. The drug that mimics the progesterone will have the effects on the endometrium lining. The lady is not able to menstruate and the uterus lining become thick and supports pregnancy.

Thus, the correct answer is option (b).