What is the role of high progesterone?

[Cosmonaut]

Sup guys i am very confused. I just recently had a blood test and these are the values i got.

Total Testosterone -----12.7 ---------- 8.4 - 28.7 nmol/L
Estradiol ------------------ 99 ---------- 43 - 151 pmol/L
Prolactin ------------------ 14 ---------- 2 - 18 ug/L
Cortisol ------------------ 593 --------- 170 - 720 nmol/L
Free T3 -------------------- 5.5 ----------3.5 - 6.5 pmol/L
Free T4 -------------------- 18 --- ---------- 9 -23 pmol/L
DHEA-s -------------------- 8.2 ----------7.6 - 17.4 umol/L
Progesterone ----------- 4.0 ---------- < 4.0 nmol/L
FSH ------------------------- 4 --------------- 2 - 8 IU/L
LH --------------------------- 4 --------------- 2 - 6 IU/L

Some websites state that progesterone antagonizes estrogen but my e2 seems to be fine. Other sites state that progesterone sensitizes estrogen receptors.

I have also read that progesterone could have actions in the pituatary. Could this be causing my total test to be on the lower side?

If anyone has any feedback that would be helpful.

Thanks.

 

[Gutterpump]

Looks really similar to one of my old labs. I'd like to know as well.. sub'd

 

[JanSz]

Progesterone ----------- 4.0 ---------- < 4.0 nmol/L
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Looks like you have a perfect Progesterone.

Dr John does not want to look at progesterone, and definitely do not want to supplement progesterone when low.

Dr Hertoghe in his presentation ($20) support supplementing (male) with progesterone pills or creams up to to desired level.

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GS02a - Eye Opener: Progesterone Therapy in Men
Conference: A4M Las Vegas 2006
Speaker: Thierry Hertoghe, MD
Date/Time: December 9, 2006 7:00 am - 4:10 pm
Length: 38m 22s - 158 Slides
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On dr John's board I have a thread on this presentation where I include many slides.
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Eye Opener: Progesterone Therapy in Men
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