Progesterone in Men

Just like estrogen, progesterone is also present in men in smaller amounts. Progesterone in men is produced in the testes and adrenal glands. Unlike in women, men’s progesterone levels do not vary on a cycle, although there are various factors like diet, stress and lifestyle that can significantly affect the production of progesterone. This hormone has several important effects in men such as the following:

• Increases body temperature [13-15]
• Relaxes smooth muscles [16-18]
• Guards against osteoporosis and other bone problems [19-21]
• Maintains prostate health [22-23]
• Preserves masculinity [24-25]