Table 13.

Effects of Menopause on Lipid and Lipoproteins

Lipids/LipoproteinsPostmenopausal vs Premenopausal
LDL-CIncrease
HDL-CNo change or small decrease
Lp(a)No change or increase

From: The Effect of Endocrine Disorders on Lipids and Lipoproteins

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