This is fablecoth, coming from PSSD forum

[fablecloth]

Hi, I'm new here. I've come across from the PSSD forum.

I'm trying to make sense of the theory but don't understand.

Here are my progesterone and testosterone results from a recent blood test:

Progesterone: <0.5 nmol/L (range: <4.1)
Testosterone: 12.2 nmol/L (range: 11.5 - 32.0)
Calc Free Testo: 263 pmol/L (range: 260 - 740)

So I have both low progesterone, and low testosterone.

Do I have agonised or antagonised receptors?

I've also tried to find info on whether RU/ella would be good in my situation, or whether I should try something else.

Could someone please point me in the right direction?

 

[Canari]

I fablecloth, I hope you will be seen and get answers! It is not easy to learn reading in all the forum, you are certainly doing it already, and some might link some topics to you.... Welcome!

 

[fablecloth]

Thanks for the welcome, Canari!

There's so much information here - it's a treasure trove!

If anyone could be kind enough to link some topics to me or has any thoughts, that would be much appreciated.

Cheers

 

[IHateFin]

this is peculiar no doubt. whats your situation with prolactin? prolactin will also tank your libido and testoterone levels.

i dont know a ton about PSSD as im a PFS guy myself, but i have heard a lot of good things from high dose inositol for PSSD users as it will correct serotonin receptors and increase D2 receptors as well. positive changes to brain chemistry can play a big role in facilitating your hormones.

 

[fablecloth]

this is peculiar no doubt. whats your situation with prolactin? prolactin will also tank your libido and testoterone levels.

i dont know a ton about PSSD as im a PFS guy myself, but i have heard a lot of good things from high dose inositol for PSSD users as it will correct serotonin receptors and increase D2 receptors as well. positive changes to brain chemistry can play a big role in facilitating your hormones.

Thanks for your reply, IHateFin!

My prolactin is 148 mIU/L (range: 85-500), so it seems to be fine.

I’ve read some of the theories here and there seems to be a connection suggested between high potassium and low progesterone, but my potassium level is 3.9 nmol/L (range: 3.5-5.5), so that lead to a dead end too.

If you have any ideas or suggestions about articles/threads to read, I’d be grateful!

I’ve read low progesterone can lead to high oestrogen and this inhibits testosterone. That might be a lead I need to investigate.

 

[freeflow]

You need to check potassium in your hair, not in your blood. I have high potassium in my cells and lowish progesterone in blood, PFS guy here.

 

[fablecloth]

You need to check potassium in your hair, not in your blood. I have high potassium in my cells and lowish progesterone in blood, PFS guy here.

Okay, I'll check out how to do a hair test. Thanks freeflow!

What treatment protocol are you trying for your low progesterone?

 

[freeflow]

You need to check potassium in your hair, not in your blood. I have high potassium in my cells and lowish progesterone in blood, PFS guy here.

Okay, I'll check out how to do a hair test. Thanks freeflow!

What treatment protocol are you trying for your low progesterone?

Check my topic in the log section, I outlined how I react to certain herbs and fasting. Right now doing natural route and if needed I will go Ru or ella next year.