Progesterone & Men
Progesterone for Men: The Missing Link to Prostate Health and Vitality
For decades, the medical profession has blamed elevated PSA levels and prostate cancer on “too much testosterone.” But as Dr. John Lee wisely observed, “If high testosterone caused prostate cancer, then every 18-year-old would have it.”
Clearly, that theory never made sense.
So what is really happening as men age?
The Hidden Shift: When Testosterone Declines, DHT Rises
Beginning around age 40 — and more noticeably after 50 — men’s testosterone levels naturally decline. This gradual drop is part of aging, but it sets off a harmful hormonal shift.
When there is less available, beneficial testosterone, the body tries to compensate by converting what remains into a stronger, more aggressive form called dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
This conversion is triggered by an enzyme known as 5-alpha-reductase (5AR). Unfortunately, DHT is not your friend. It is linked to:
- Enlarged prostate (BPH)
- Elevated PSA levels
- Erectile dysfunction (ED)
- Hair loss and scalp sensitivity
- Loss of muscle mass and strength
- Mood changes, anxiety, and reduced vitality
The Balancing Hormone Most Men Overlook
Nature created progesterone to balance testosterone and protect against excess DHT. It does this by naturally inhibiting the 5AR enzyme, preserving healthy testosterone levels while reducing the conversion to DHT.
This means progesterone helps keep your hormones balanced, your prostate calm, and your body strong.
The Benefits of Restoring Hormonal Balance
Men who support their hormone health with bioidentical progesterone often report:
- Lower PSA levels
- Fewer nighttime trips to the bathroom
- Improved mood and mental clarity
- Increased muscle tone and restored strength
- Better metabolism and fat balance
- Deeper, more restful sleep
- Renewed energy and interest in intimacy
Progesterone does not make men more feminine — it restores the biological balance that modern life and aging often disturb.
The Bottom Line
Testosterone does not cause prostate cancer.
Hormonal imbalance leading to elevated DHT does.
Supporting your body’s natural chemistry with bioidentical progesterone may be one of the safest and most effective ways to protect prostate health, maintain energy, preserve muscle mass, and age with strength, confidence, and vitality.
The Hidden Threat: Chemicals That Disrupt Male Hormones
In today’s world, most men face another unseen challenge — constant exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals, known as xenoestrogens. These synthetic compounds mimic estrogen and throw the entire hormonal system out of balance.
They are found in:
- Plastics (BPA, phthalates)
- Pesticides and herbicides (glyphosate, atrazine)
- Processed foods and seed oils
- Personal care products and fragrances
- Tap water and household cleaners
Over time, these toxins suppress natural testosterone, increase DHT, and overwhelm the body’s ability to self-regulate.
Bioidentical progesterone helps counter this disruption, supporting the body’s detox pathways, balancing hormones naturally, and restoring the strength and stability that environmental toxins quietly erode.
