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What is What is the effect of progesterone on lipids? and explain in detail?
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.