Progestin compound that does not alter lipid profile is______________?
Correct answer: C. Gestodene
- A. Medroxyprogesterone
- B. Norethindrone
- C. Gestodene
- D. Levonorgestrel
Explanation
Gestodene is a relatively low-androgenic progestin and has little adverse effect on the lipid profile compared with more androgenic progestins such as levonorgestrel and norethindrone. Medroxyprogesterone can also adversely affect HDL levels.
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