The effect of progesterone on lipids
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.
It improves the immune response
Lowers LDL, increases HDL
Lowers LDL and HDL
Lowers HDL and increases LDL
Increases LDL and HDL