Free hormone concentrations, such as testosterone and estradiol, may be decreased.
Source: FDA drug label - estradiol
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Free hormone concentrations, such as testosterone and estradiol, may be decreased.
Source: FDA drug label - estradiol
However, clinical studies have shown that lovastatin does not reduce basal plasma cortisol concentration or impair adrenal reserve, and does not reduce basal plasma testosterone concentration. Another HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor has been shown to reduce the plasma testosterone response to HCG. In the same study, the mean testosterone response to HCG was slightly but not significantly reduced after treatment with lovastatin 40 mg daily for 16 weeks in 21 men.
Source: FDA drug label - lovastatin
The following laboratory tests may be affected by progestins including medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension: (a) Plasma and urinary steroid levels are decreased (e.g., progesterone, estradiol, pregnanediol, testosterone, cortisol).
Source: FDA drug label - medroxyprogesterone acetate