Another question about statins

Posted February 28, 2025 by MaryDyer in WomensHealthLounge

So I might actually be getting a prescription for statins depending on how my appointment goes today. My bad cholesterol is 168.

How have statins treated you ladies? My mom is like, super anti-statin, and I don’t really know why. Her doctor wanted her to get on them and she’s been adamant that no, she’ll not take statins!

Have you had any bad side effects? Have you noticed any GOOD effects from lower cholesterol? I mean like more energy, not necessarily just lower lab values.

Thanks!

Edit: I’m 34 by the way, in case age is a factor.

Another edit: I also have PCOS. I’ve heard that PCOS can affect cholesterol.

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Posted February 28, 2025 by MaryDyer

Edited February 28, 2025

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