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27 July, 11:13

Although estrogen is primarily produced by ovaries, it is also produced by the adrenal glands and in fat tissue. loss of the normal amount of fat lowers the level of estrogen so that the menstrual cycle and ovulation stops. female olympic athletes who train severely often shut off their cycles. what would be a reasonable evolutionary cause of this shutdown?

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