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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
When Testosterone Is Not Enough
Question, backfilling the pathways?
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<blockquote data-quote="DragonBits" data-source="post: 139657" data-attributes="member: 18023"><p>I have read a lot of thinking that it's better to drive DHT to near the top of the range. (I don't have an opinion of that)</p><p></p><p>Some men report negative results with HCG. I was not really aware that back filling the pathways would likely cause a decline in DHT, perhaps this is the reason for that. </p><p></p><p>Personally, I don't think for me DHT being higher or lower (but it was still in range) made a lot of difference to how I felt, some studies have indicated high DHT is harmless. Other indications are that lowering DHT too much can be negative for libido. Low DHT seems to shrink the prostate, however high DHT doesn't seem to cause it to grow.</p><p></p><p>But I am not that confident our bodies will " covert hormones it will decide as needed" especially considering at the very least we are all already interfering with our bodies natural production of testosterone by supplementing it. And as we age our bodies ability to convert tends to degrade for some hormones while not for others. Not to mention throwing in other hormones like DHEA, melatonin, pregnelonone, hcg, progesterone, thyroid hormones and supplements that can either decrease or increase enzymes that help to convert hormones. I am not sure one can predict what results / feedbacks come from their particular cocktail. I know not everyone adds in every hormone I mentioned, but many do add in a number of them.</p><p></p><p>What did catch my interest was the thinking that progesterone is prostate protective.</p><p>=========================================</p><p>So what can you do about this?</p><p>It’s all about maintaining healthy levels of testosterone and progesterone. Progesterone actually inhibits 5-alpha-reductase, thus stopping the production of dihydrotestosterone.</p><p></p><p>Whereas estrogen dominance turns on an oncogene that increases the susceptibility to cancer, progesterone and testosterone activate the cancer protective gene, p53.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.hotzehwc.com/2017/06/protecting-your-prostate/" target="_blank">Protecting Your Prostate | Hotze Health & Wellness Center</a></p><p></p><p>I don't think we can come up with definitive answers because a lot is still unknown and it all gets to be very complex and individuals have different genetics. But that doesn't stop me from being curious about how hormones can enhance our lives and how they work.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DragonBits, post: 139657, member: 18023"] I have read a lot of thinking that it's better to drive DHT to near the top of the range. (I don't have an opinion of that) Some men report negative results with HCG. I was not really aware that back filling the pathways would likely cause a decline in DHT, perhaps this is the reason for that. Personally, I don't think for me DHT being higher or lower (but it was still in range) made a lot of difference to how I felt, some studies have indicated high DHT is harmless. Other indications are that lowering DHT too much can be negative for libido. Low DHT seems to shrink the prostate, however high DHT doesn't seem to cause it to grow. But I am not that confident our bodies will " covert hormones it will decide as needed" especially considering at the very least we are all already interfering with our bodies natural production of testosterone by supplementing it. And as we age our bodies ability to convert tends to degrade for some hormones while not for others. Not to mention throwing in other hormones like DHEA, melatonin, pregnelonone, hcg, progesterone, thyroid hormones and supplements that can either decrease or increase enzymes that help to convert hormones. I am not sure one can predict what results / feedbacks come from their particular cocktail. I know not everyone adds in every hormone I mentioned, but many do add in a number of them. What did catch my interest was the thinking that progesterone is prostate protective. ========================================= So what can you do about this? It’s all about maintaining healthy levels of testosterone and progesterone. Progesterone actually inhibits 5-alpha-reductase, thus stopping the production of dihydrotestosterone. Whereas estrogen dominance turns on an oncogene that increases the susceptibility to cancer, progesterone and testosterone activate the cancer protective gene, p53. [URL='https://www.hotzehwc.com/2017/06/protecting-your-prostate/']Protecting Your Prostate | Hotze Health & Wellness Center[/URL] I don't think we can come up with definitive answers because a lot is still unknown and it all gets to be very complex and individuals have different genetics. But that doesn't stop me from being curious about how hormones can enhance our lives and how they work. [/QUOTE]
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