Progesterone Reduce Prostate Size?

longrob · Oct 29, 2009

I am wondering if I should be taking progesterone to help relieve some mild symptoms of an enlarging prostate, namely increased night time urination.

I want to reduce the chance of prostate cancer and BPH by keeping DHT and Estradiol under control. I am on TRT and taking a small dose of hCG twice a week, and 100 mg of test per week.

I have heard reports of progesterone increasing Estradiol and being blamed for gyno. Also, I have seen reports that progesterone reduces prostate size and inhibits the effect of 5 alpha reductase.

This is contradictory. Does anyone know of any studies showing whether progesterone increases or decreases Estradiol, and would/would not be beneficial to prostate health?

jm425 · Oct 29, 2009

I don't know if progesterone would help elevated sides related to high dht conversion. However, my suggestion to you would be to get some finasteride and ditch the idea of taking progesterone. Too much progesterone can lead to some nasty sides. As for reducing estradiol, an AI such as adex or aromasin can be used.

Biopharm · Nov 2, 2009

Using 'Saw Palmetto' is a possible effective, cheap treatment for such condition.

jm425 · Nov 2, 2009

Biopharm said:
Using 'Saw Palmetto' is a possible effective, cheap treatment for such condition.

Saw palmetto doesn't always work, especially if your prostate enlargement is serious.

pgh15120 · Nov 2, 2009

i am doing about the same as you, i get tested every 3 months ,psa and test levels have been good for about two yrs, but, i have to tell you the doc keeps close tabs on the prostate when my test levels get to high. i use dim and 4,000 units of vitamin d ED to help keep estrogen levels down . estrogen in men is very bad for your prostate. a low dose of a AI might not be a bad idea

Biopharm · Nov 2, 2009

jm425 said:
Saw palmetto doesn't always work, especially if your prostate enlargement is serious.

I agree. If serious one should be treated by a medical professional, urgently.

To longrob:

Firstly, how do you know you have an enlarged prostate? Urinating more at night is not a sound diagnosis. Get it checked professionally, many factors can influence an increase in urination. Secondly, if it is enlarged then you need to find out why, could be an infection, could be hormonal or could be something else.