Extremely low HDL-C in a patient with premature ovarian failure: case presentation

Abstract

During menopause, plasma lipids change in an unfavourable way to a more atherogenic pattern, with increased total and LDLcholesterol and decreased HDL-cholesterol concentrations. Women with POI show increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality regardless of the cause of the ovarian insufficiency. The treatment of premature ovarian failure in patients presenting extremely low HLD-C is a real challenge.