It is given as an intravenous infusion that takes about two hours. The infusion can take place in the doctor's office. Hospitalization is not necessary. Four years ago my cholesterol dropped without explanation. Malnourishment and sickness make cholesterol nose-dive, but neither applies to you.
Good cholesterol keeps arteries free of cholesterol deposits.
The higher the good cholesterol number, the better off a person is. A higher level is more important for women, because a low HDL in a woman spells greater trouble than it does in a man. Exercise can sometimes nudge the HDL levels higher. I have had five children. I smoked while pregnant with all five.