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Table 3 Specific characteristics of the progestogens in HRT

From: The effects of progesterones on blood lipids in hormone replacement therapy

Progestogens

Notable characteristic in HRT

Progesterone

Have neutral effect

MPA

May have attenuating effects but still controversial

Dydrogesterone

Have neutral effect

NETA

Reverses the beneficial effect on HDL but also favorably influences the TG, VLDL, LDL

Nomegestrol acetate

Have neutral effect

Drospirenone

Have favorable effects

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Lipids in Health and Disease

ISSN: 1476-511X