Introduction / Background: 30 Y.O. Male - I am experimenting with the topical application of vitamin K2 and natural progesterone on the neck / temples (carotid artery), in an attempt to halt and reverse some minor (yet very distressing) hair loss.
Applications:
(1) Vitamin K2 MK-4 (Idealabs Kuinone) - 1-2 drops on both sides, twice per day ---> 4-8 drops total, approximately 8mg - 16mg of topical K2 per day applied topically.
(2) Progesterone (USP from Wild Yams) - c. 2.5mg per side, once per day ---> approximately 5mg total per day applied topically.
Observations: I have been conducting this experiment for just 1 week (as of this post). It may be placebo, but I have noticed an *instant* reduction in hair fall / hair shedding. Obviously, one week is no where near enough time to see any regrowth, but this observation was an interesting start.
My Question To You All:
Will the use of exogenous progesterone suppress the body's natural production of progesterone in the testicles and / or adrenals?
If so, is the suppression potentially permanent?
I am concerned that natural production may be suppressed permanently, in a similar way to which testosterone production can be permanently suppressed through the use of androgenic-anabolic steroids / testosterone replacement therapy (which I am not taking, and have never taken).
Apologies if this has been asked a million times - I could not find a specific thread title around this topic.
Thanks in advance for any input - any other tips are also welcome...
Pics (all taken within 48 hours of each other):
Additional Stuff:
Diet:
Coming from c. 2 years of pretty strict carnivore (I know, not great). For the past 6 months or so, diet has consisted of:
- Beef (muscle, organs, fat, gelatin)
- Juice (orange and some apple)
- Raw Honey
- Potatoes
- c. 120g Protein (40g of which is gelatin), c. 240g carbs (80% sugar, 20% starch), c. 120g Fat (Saturated Animal (Beef) Fat - possibly a little high, but I'm coming from Zero Carb Carnivore).
Supps:
- ADEK (Estroban) - 4 drops per day (half dose)
- B Complex
- Calcium (Calcium Carbonate) - minimum to match total dietary phosphorus 1:1, max 2:1 Ca:P - generally c. 1g - 1.5g calcium per day
- Magnesium Salt Baths
Misc:
- Sleep c. 7-8 hours - often going to bed too late though
- Experimenting w. Red Light / Near Infrared Light
- Attempting Semen Retention - often failing
- Regular Resistance Training for approx. 13 years. Since March 2020, I have been doing Light Weights, Higher Reps / Bodyweight Training - nothing too strenuous, but do go to "failure".
- Very Low Intensity Cardio (walking only - just getting outside really).
- High stress job, relatively few friends / social interactions, very hard on myself / perfectionist mindset.
Applications:
(1) Vitamin K2 MK-4 (Idealabs Kuinone) - 1-2 drops on both sides, twice per day ---> 4-8 drops total, approximately 8mg - 16mg of topical K2 per day applied topically.
(2) Progesterone (USP from Wild Yams) - c. 2.5mg per side, once per day ---> approximately 5mg total per day applied topically.
Observations: I have been conducting this experiment for just 1 week (as of this post). It may be placebo, but I have noticed an *instant* reduction in hair fall / hair shedding. Obviously, one week is no where near enough time to see any regrowth, but this observation was an interesting start.
My Question To You All:
Will the use of exogenous progesterone suppress the body's natural production of progesterone in the testicles and / or adrenals?
If so, is the suppression potentially permanent?
I am concerned that natural production may be suppressed permanently, in a similar way to which testosterone production can be permanently suppressed through the use of androgenic-anabolic steroids / testosterone replacement therapy (which I am not taking, and have never taken).
Apologies if this has been asked a million times - I could not find a specific thread title around this topic.
Thanks in advance for any input - any other tips are also welcome...
Pics (all taken within 48 hours of each other):
Additional Stuff:
Diet:
Coming from c. 2 years of pretty strict carnivore (I know, not great). For the past 6 months or so, diet has consisted of:
- Beef (muscle, organs, fat, gelatin)
- Juice (orange and some apple)
- Raw Honey
- Potatoes
- c. 120g Protein (40g of which is gelatin), c. 240g carbs (80% sugar, 20% starch), c. 120g Fat (Saturated Animal (Beef) Fat - possibly a little high, but I'm coming from Zero Carb Carnivore).
Supps:
- ADEK (Estroban) - 4 drops per day (half dose)
- B Complex
- Calcium (Calcium Carbonate) - minimum to match total dietary phosphorus 1:1, max 2:1 Ca:P - generally c. 1g - 1.5g calcium per day
- Magnesium Salt Baths
Misc:
- Sleep c. 7-8 hours - often going to bed too late though
- Experimenting w. Red Light / Near Infrared Light
- Attempting Semen Retention - often failing
- Regular Resistance Training for approx. 13 years. Since March 2020, I have been doing Light Weights, Higher Reps / Bodyweight Training - nothing too strenuous, but do go to "failure".
- Very Low Intensity Cardio (walking only - just getting outside really).
- High stress job, relatively few friends / social interactions, very hard on myself / perfectionist mindset.