Which hormones are blocked (negative feedback) when oral contraceptives are taken ? And why ?

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Which hormones are blocked (negative feedback) when oral contraceptives are taken ? And why ?

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The pituitary gland stops producing follicle stimulating hormone and luteinising hormone in order to prevent ovulation

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