What is the effect of progesterone on lipids?
Progesterone tend to lower HDL level. The mechanism appears to involve an increase in (Hepatic lipase)HL activity. It also decreases triglycerides and modestly lowers LDL levels due to decreased production of VLDL apoB. Ref: Principles and Practice of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 3e.
Lowers LDL, increases HDL
Lowers HDL and increases LDL
Lowers HDL and lowers LDL
Increases LDL and lowers HDL