[Changes in the serum triglyceride levels following treatment with ovulation inhibitors in tall girls]. / Zum Verhalten des Serumtriglyzeridspiegels unter der Behandlung mit Ovulationshemmern bei hochwüchsigen Mädchen.

ABSTRACT

PIP: The chronological course of serum triglycerides was determined in 12 girls aged 9-10 years who were treated cyclically with mestranol (80 mcg/day) and chlormadinone acetate for 3 1/2 years due to constitutional tall stature. A significant increase in triglycerides levels from 80-130 mg/100 ml (0.91-1.49 mmol/1) followed by normalization within 6 months could be noted. Mechanisms and metabolic risks of this reversible increase in serum triglycerides are discussed.