Effects of Progesterone on the Male Body

Progesterone is one of the hormones present in both women and strong representatives of humanity. In the bodies of men, this hormone is produced in small quantities by the seminal vesicles, the adrenal glands. An excess or decrease in the norm of this hormone in plasma has a bad effect on the bodies of men.

How progesterone affects a man's body

Progesterone in men is a precursor to other hormones. Thanks to this substance, cortisol, neurosteroids, testosterone are synthesized. The work of the central nervous system directly depends on the progesterone composition.

As the male body ages, the production of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone increases. Such a change leads to the appearance of benign tumors, and sometimes the development of a tumor process occurs. Progesterone in the male body helps to reduce the risk of such pathological processes, as it reduces the increase in testosterone conversions.

At an older age, the level of estrogen in the plasma increases in the male body. With an excess of this hormone, the processes of changing the male type of figure into the female are triggered. This leads to fatty, water accumulation, which provokes a decrease in sexual activity. In this situation, progesterone acts as a counterbalance to estrogen. When the rate of this hormone is noted, the amount of estrogen does not increase.

The norm of progesterone in the male body is 0.34-0.64 nmol. An increase in progesterone is noticeable with a significant excess of the amount of a substance in the body.

High progesterone can be tracked when:

• Unhealthy diet;
• low activity level;
• unhealthy lifestyle;
• climatic conditions;
• stress.

Since progesterone is produced to a greater extent during the production of testosterone in the testes, then when they are closed or removed, the concentration of this hormone decreases. When a man undergoes tests and he has an increased rate of progesterone, the doctor prescribes a re-delivery of the material for research in 7-14 days.

Progesterone inhibits monoamine oxidase (an enzyme), it is involved in the destructive process of serotonin. Progesterone stabilizes brain serotonin. When it rises or falls, serious malfunctions occur in the chemical laboratory of the brain. This fact explains the desire of men to drink alcohol or smoke, as these products increase the energy of serotonin. There have been cases when, after consuming alcoholic beverages or drugs, the amount of progesterone is underestimated.

The norm of progesterone is marked by positive effects on the male body:

• regulation of water exchange;
• improved skin condition;
• fortified bones;
• regulated plasma glucose;
• normal functioning of the thyroid gland;
• decreased estrogen levels and testosterone synthesis into dihydrotestosterone;
• prevention of oncological processes in the prostate gland;
• reducing the risk of cardiovascular pathologies;
• improved brain functionality;
• sleep well.

Increased amount of progesterone in a man's body

With an increased level of progesterone in men, hormone-producing tumors are noted in the organs responsible for secretion (adrenal glands, testes).

Also, an increase in this hormone is noted in case of injury, pathologies, reduced functionality of the thyroid gland.

An increased level of progesterone is observed against the background of the use of certain medications:

• antifungal;
• pituitary hormones;
• antineoplastic.

When this hormone is elevated, sexual functionality decreases. There are drugs that stimulate the production of progesterone; they were previously used for medical castration. For example, they filmed sexual activity from prisoners serving time in prison.

When the rate of progesterone does not meet the required one, that is, the level of the hormone is elevated in men, serious disorders can occur in the form of:

• infertility;
• failure of carbohydrate metabolism;
• testicular atrophy.

The increased progesterone hormone in men becomes the reason for the refusal of anabolic steroids.

Decreased amount of progesterone in the plasma of the male body

An underestimated level of this hormone can lead to a decreased quantitative level of androgens in the body. These are male hormones responsible for a man's libido and his sexual activity.

Also, an underestimated amount of the hormone present in the blood can lead to overgrowth of the tissues of the male gland (prostate). This is because it is progesterone that lowers the rate of synthesis from testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (a substance that contributes to the occurrence of hyperplasia).

A low hormone leads to male sexual impotence. The reasons for the decrease in progesterone are: some pathologies, the use of medications (antibiotics, drugs to combat epilepsy, antiandrogens).

Increase progesterone on your own, you can follow some of the recommendations of experts:

• night rest should not be less than eight hours;
• breathing and physical exercises must be used;
• introduce into the diet foods with a high tocopherol content (avocado, olive, seeds, nuts);
• foot baths are recommended.

Procedure for taking material to the progesterone level

To diagnose individual ailments, you just need to be tested for the concentration of this hormone in the plasma of the male body. Usually, such a study is prescribed when a pathological process of the testicles, thyroid, adrenal glands is suspected.

Investigations are carried out when control is needed during the prescribed treatment. For the analysis, venous blood is taken; before taking blood, the patient should not eat food for 10-12 hours. You can only drink water, and then in small quantities.

When a man, for some reason, cannot pass the morning analysis, then before submitting the material, he cannot eat for six hours. When preparing to collect serum, patients should avoid fatty foods for several days before going to the laboratory.

When a man takes any medications, the specialist should know about it. Since some drugs cause the wrong result. Before taking blood for research, it is forbidden to carry out physiotherapy, medical procedures, including massages.

The result is usually prepared in a few hours, and the result can be collected on the same day. Decryption is done by the attending physician. During the decoding, a specialized specialist takes into account all the characteristics of the patient, including his state of health.

In general, progesterone is considered a female hormone, but in the male body, it is also very important. The regulated concentration of this hormone in the male body is responsible for very important functions in many male organs, including the genitals.

To maintain men's health, you must always monitor changes in the body, at the slightest failures of unknown origin, you must seek medical help.