The effect of progesterone on lipids: (A) Lowers LDL, increases HDL, (B) Lowers LDL and HDL, (C) Lowers HDL and increases LDL, (D) Increases LDL and HDL
Answer is C. While part of the administered progestogen is metabolized to oestrogen, it is also partly metabolized to testosterone. If administered to a patient during pregnancy, some progestogens have virilizing effect upon a female fetus. Lipid metabolism decreases HDL but increases low-density lipoprotein. Thus, it is harmful to the heart.
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