My question is about men who take progesterone.
Some sources say that progesterone antagonizes androgens, lowering them in the body. Others say that it increases androgens and antagonizes estrogen. I'm assuming both these statements are true, but when are they relevant?
My assumption is that it would antagonize androgens in young men but promote androgens in men over 50. Is this true?
I'm 33 and I'm trying to figure out if it's wise for me to be taking any progesterone at all. I've suffered chronic illness so that's why I'm looking into it. So far DHEA is helping me regain some energy but I don't want to overdo it and cause too much DHT formation. My idea was to add some progesterone to maybe inhibit DHT, but I'm also aware that taking progesterone with DHEA can cause excess androgen too. So I'm a bit confused.
I've been on prednisone for months and I have adrenal fatigue coming off of it. That's why I'm doing this, if anyone is wondering.
Some sources say that progesterone antagonizes androgens, lowering them in the body. Others say that it increases androgens and antagonizes estrogen. I'm assuming both these statements are true, but when are they relevant?
My assumption is that it would antagonize androgens in young men but promote androgens in men over 50. Is this true?
I'm 33 and I'm trying to figure out if it's wise for me to be taking any progesterone at all. I've suffered chronic illness so that's why I'm looking into it. So far DHEA is helping me regain some energy but I don't want to overdo it and cause too much DHT formation. My idea was to add some progesterone to maybe inhibit DHT, but I'm also aware that taking progesterone with DHEA can cause excess androgen too. So I'm a bit confused.
I've been on prednisone for months and I have adrenal fatigue coming off of it. That's why I'm doing this, if anyone is wondering.