DeadCatBounce
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After reading a bit about progesterone and its ability to remove Estrogen from the cells as well as help with hair/skin and make ones look younger overall, decided to try out and experiment (worst experiment I've ever done so far in my life and I highly regret it).
Took 100mgs orally for 4 days followed by 20-30mg for another 3 days. Noticed slight hairloss, but very slight (normally I don't lose any hairs while showering, but noticed a few strands). Then I received DHEA and the final time I took Progesterone(Progest-e) around 20mg I took it with a tiny dose of DHEA (2mg). On the next day a massive shedding started June 16th. And It still haven't stopped today August 20th even though I haven't taken anything since then.
For the first time I am getting BALD guys. I have a nice long thick hair normally. But now it is looking not so good. Had to cut my hair short as the left side was getting hard to comb, super dry and sick. Right side looks better.
In just 65 days the thickness is probably 30-40% less and this does not seem it wants to stop. Every time I run my hand through my hair about 5 strands will fall out. In the morning - maybe 5-10. This continues everyday whole day and probably at least 200-300 fall out. It gets a lot worse when taking a shower.
What did go wrong ? Any ideas what to do ? If anyone has any idea what issue I might have caused, please let me know. As I am unable to find the answer in the medical literature or forums. Let me know any ideas, will go make some blood tests to confirm any hypothesis that might arise here in this thread.
Was thinking about going on a tiny dose of TRT for 4-5 weeks to shutdown the system and force a restart. Hopefully when the restart occurs the hormones adjust themselves in a different ratios/manner. Do you think it is a good idea ?
Was on TRT before without hairloss for 3 years. With T well above the reference range and didn't have any hair issues. When I got into recovery mode though with less androgens in the system my hair got thicker. Then balanced out. Then I recovered and had no issues until this unfortunate decision to experiment with Progesterone (and only 2mg of DHEA??).
I am super healthy btw and look 10 years younger than my age (35), zero wrinkles, baby skin etc. Feel super good and my body functions perfectly well. No issues with my thyroid , TSH below 1, good T3 levels. My diet is OCD like on point, haven't changed a thing in the last 4-5 years except the hormones. Getting enough sun, magnesium bicarbonate with super pure structured water, collagen everyday, the best raw milk one can buy, eggs from pasture raised chickens, meat from young animals etc etc etc Practically taking a very good care of my body since I was 19yo. Stress is close to zero except the one caused by the hairloss.
Hope this post acts as a caution to others not to take hormones even progesterone and dhea lightly. Its a bit of a gamble and in some cases the body reacts badly.
Any ideas and suggestions are welcome !
Took 100mgs orally for 4 days followed by 20-30mg for another 3 days. Noticed slight hairloss, but very slight (normally I don't lose any hairs while showering, but noticed a few strands). Then I received DHEA and the final time I took Progesterone(Progest-e) around 20mg I took it with a tiny dose of DHEA (2mg). On the next day a massive shedding started June 16th. And It still haven't stopped today August 20th even though I haven't taken anything since then.
For the first time I am getting BALD guys. I have a nice long thick hair normally. But now it is looking not so good. Had to cut my hair short as the left side was getting hard to comb, super dry and sick. Right side looks better.
In just 65 days the thickness is probably 30-40% less and this does not seem it wants to stop. Every time I run my hand through my hair about 5 strands will fall out. In the morning - maybe 5-10. This continues everyday whole day and probably at least 200-300 fall out. It gets a lot worse when taking a shower.
What did go wrong ? Any ideas what to do ? If anyone has any idea what issue I might have caused, please let me know. As I am unable to find the answer in the medical literature or forums. Let me know any ideas, will go make some blood tests to confirm any hypothesis that might arise here in this thread.
Was thinking about going on a tiny dose of TRT for 4-5 weeks to shutdown the system and force a restart. Hopefully when the restart occurs the hormones adjust themselves in a different ratios/manner. Do you think it is a good idea ?
Was on TRT before without hairloss for 3 years. With T well above the reference range and didn't have any hair issues. When I got into recovery mode though with less androgens in the system my hair got thicker. Then balanced out. Then I recovered and had no issues until this unfortunate decision to experiment with Progesterone (and only 2mg of DHEA??).
I am super healthy btw and look 10 years younger than my age (35), zero wrinkles, baby skin etc. Feel super good and my body functions perfectly well. No issues with my thyroid , TSH below 1, good T3 levels. My diet is OCD like on point, haven't changed a thing in the last 4-5 years except the hormones. Getting enough sun, magnesium bicarbonate with super pure structured water, collagen everyday, the best raw milk one can buy, eggs from pasture raised chickens, meat from young animals etc etc etc Practically taking a very good care of my body since I was 19yo. Stress is close to zero except the one caused by the hairloss.
Hope this post acts as a caution to others not to take hormones even progesterone and dhea lightly. Its a bit of a gamble and in some cases the body reacts badly.
Any ideas and suggestions are welcome !
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