Effect of Progesteroone on Bone in Postmenopausal Women

Women were recruited to participate in a trial of progesterone to see if it helped with bone health post-menopause. The results showed that only 1 bone marker increased; the scientists also noted a decreased in HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol). They concluded that progesterone did not have a beneficial effect on bone or cardiovascular risk factors in post menopausal women.