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Your first point: Are you saying that E2 elevations via hCG are produced in the testes? And your second: Can you clarify -- my understanding is that the high hematocrit on TRT is due to most iron being utilized for red blood cell production in lieu of being bound via ferritin. Thx for...

Do we understand why hCG does not lower ferritin via hepcidin?

Anyone know if rusfertide is coming out soon? I know it is in phase III. That would be a game changer.

I appreciate the response. I was on hCG for 10 years to have kids. At the end, I had irritability and high estradiol. I know the latter can be controlled with an AI. I am considering returning to hCG as my ferritin levels have been very low for many years. I have been on TRT for 28 years...

Sorry, maybe I missed it, but could you point me to your resource on TRT and erythroferrone flooding? I've had ferritin levels below 12 for three years and need to understand the process better.

I have been on TRT for 28 years. As with most people who are long-term folks, I've had issues with high red blood cell production for years. I use therapeutic phlebotomies every two months to keep my crit in line. But my ferritin has been low for many years. I'm around 15 and just tired all...

My ferratin is 6. Anyone know if hCG raises hematocrit as much as TRT?

Hello, I hope I’m posting this is the proper section. I’ve been on xyosted 100 mg/ wk for three months. Labs indicate total testosterone of 499. I’m not feeling great (I’ve been on various testosterones for over 20 years). Question: Has anyone used a higher dose? Have you had success...

ApoB is now considered superior to lipid tests. Lipitor is considered a high potency statin, so even at 10 mgs, it will likely result in reductions in your profile.

Thanks! I wonder why the company is ending Androgel. I know they're in litigation.

So 1/3 getting subq developed erythrocytosis after 6 months? Doesn't seem too promising.

Hello, I received word from my doc this week that all versions of Androgel are being discontinued. I fare poorly on generic versions in the past and injections raised my crit. Anyone have experience with Fortesta?