Cause of elevated progesterone in males

[Marc Rodriguez]

Can anyone enlightened me as to what can cause elevated progesterone in a 50 yr old male not on BHRT, progesterone, or 5 alpha reductase inhibitor.

[Elizabeth Yurth]

First always look for exogenous sources. Many supplements contain pregnenolone which would elevate it. Close contact with a partner using topical progesterone. Some antidepressants. Dioxin exposure environmentally may also elevate it. If it I really high then need to rule out testicular tumor.

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[William Seeds, MD]

 

@wellnessivinfusionsgmail-com

just double checking that you saw Dr. Yurth’s response!

Thank you Dr. Yurth!

[Marc Rodriguez]

Hey Michael.

I hadn’t seen it until I got an email for your response.

Thank you Dr. Yurth

In regards to elevated progesterone. What is considered really high?

[Elizabeth Yurth]

Hi Marc @wellnessivinfusionsgmail-com

Up to 1.0 is fine. As you get above that look for other lab issues like elevated prolactin and look for other sources (pregnenolone). If keeps going up, look deeper

[Anonymous]

Men has progesterone if it been supplemented . No rise of progesterone in men spontaneously.

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