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Impact of hormonal contraception and weight loss on high-density lipoprotein cholesterol efflux and lipoprotein particles in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Anuja DokrasMartin PlayfordPenny M Kris-EthertonAllen R KunselmanChristy M StetterNancy I WilliamsCarol L GnatukStephanie J EstesDavid B SarwerKelly C AllisonChristos CoutifarisNehal MehtaRichard S Legro
Published in: Clinical endocrinology (2017)
Oral contraceptive pills use is associated with improved HDL-C function and a concomitant atherogenic LDL-C profile. Combination of a Lifestyle program with OCP use improved HDL-C function and mitigated adverse effects of OCP on lipoproteins. Our study provides evidence for use of OCP in overweight/obese women with PCOS when combined with Lifestyle changes.
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