Which drug used for endometriosis can
cause increase in hepatic enzyme &
adverse lipid profile -
a) 0. C. pills
b) GnRh analogues
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above
Correct Answer - A
Ans. A. 0. C. pills
O. C. pills (progesterone component) are a/w increase in LDL &
decrease in HDL cholesterol but estrogens have opposite effect.
Cholestasis &cholestatic jaundice are occasional side effects of O.
C. pills