Well the theory is that FT is converted to excessive DHT in the prostate and causes prostate cancer - however, FT is only converted to this and causes problems by the action of 5 alpha reductase - This is why all the young teenage and 20 something men with high FT and mid - high DHT never have prostate issues - no 5AR issues in the prostate.
Im no expert on this, this is my round about idea. I suspect that 16 hydroxy has something to do with all of this. Also check this out
Anabolic Steroids with Michael Scally, MD #2 - Testosterone and the Prostate
Prolactin to rise? -
In some people, high blood levels of prolactin can be traced to causes other than a pituitary tumor.
Prescription Drugs. Prolactin secretion in the pituitary is normally suppressed by the brain chemical, dopamine. Drugs that block the effects of dopamine at the pituitary or deplete dopamine stores in the brain may cause the pituitary to secrete prolactin. These drugs include the major tranquilizers trifluoperazine (Stelazine) and haloperidol (Haldol); metoclopramide (Reglan), used to treat gastroesophageal reflux and the nausea caused by certain cancer drugs; and less often, alpha methyldopa and reserpine, used to control hypertension.
Other Pituitary Tumors. Other tumors arising in or near the pituitary—such as those that cause acromegaly or Cushing's syndrome—may block the flow of dopamine from the brain to the prolactin-secreting cells.
Hypothyroidism. Increased prolactin levels are often seen in people with hypothyroidism, and doctors routinely test people with hyperprolactinemia for hypothyroidism. I suspect that most here who have thyroid and T issues probably can trace high prolactin to this.
Breast Stimulation also can cause a modest increase in the amount of prolactin in the blood.
(taken from
Prolactinoma)
So what your E2 didn't budge - its perfect were its at. Remember, I have a theory that even mid range E2 is fine - that its 16 hydroxy that is causing the problems. This is why some people feel fione with an E2 level of 40 yet others have all sorts of issues.
Look at your total and E1 levels - they all went down from taking DIM + TMG + Resveratrol.
Your DHT went down because of two things - Pregnenolone, which will help keep DHT in check, and the fact that you have less T going on, which is less conversion to DHT as well.
Why have you not gotten ZMA and Fish Oil + Vit E yet :frustrate