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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