If a woman experiences elevated prolactin levels that suppress GnRH secretion during the luteal phase, which consequence follows?

💡 Explanation

Elevated prolactin inhibits GnRH secretion, thereby reducing LH and FSH levels necessary for corpus luteum maintenance and progesterone production; because implantation requires adequate endometrial preparation supported by progesterone, reduced progesterone decreases implantation probability, rather than follicle stimulation.

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