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Specifically, there is evidence to suggest that GnRH-I is the primary mediator of negative estrogen feedback to the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, while GnRH-II is the primary mediator of the positive feedback that stimulates the preovulatory surge of luteinizing hormone. Therefore, it is plausible that selective silencing of GnRH-II would block ovulation and lay the platform for development of a novel contraceptive. To test this possibility female rhesus macaques were actively immunized against GnRH-II (and\/or GnRH-I), and serum estradiol and progesterone concentrations were monitored for an additional \u223c2.5\u2009years. Despite multiple booster immunizations every \u223c6\u2009weeks, and elevated GnRH antibody titers, none of the animals ceased ovulating (i.e., revealed by monthly peaks of serum progesterone concentrations followed by menstruation). 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