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According to this curcumin binds to iron in the gut and causes iron deficiency anemia with corresponding drops in RBC and hemoglobins. That explains your results. With my extremely low ferritin I have to rethink. Iron Deficiency Anemia Due to High-dose Turmeric

Wow! Very impressive. Any sides? Sounds like you may not need to donate if this continues to work. Im going to try.

This is my quandary. My ferritin is 12 right now. I have had low ferritin for the past 7 years. The only time I had symptoms was about 5 years ago when I felt light headed and a little short of breath. had labs done and ferritin came back at 0. Last April was my last donation and I haven't...

How high is your HCT? Taking iron supplements?

A few years ago after too many donations my ferritin came back at 0 as in ZERO. Undetectable levels. I was having dizzy spells.

I found an interesting read on iron deficiency without anemia (which is what most of us frequent blood donors have). They even mention TRT as a cause: Iron Deficiency Without Anemia – Common, Important, Neglected

I pay $25.00 for a months supply at Walgreens. 2.5mg is a common daily dose

Currently I am doing 20mg EOD and total T is around 750. Beginning this week I am going to reduce further, possibly to 10mg EOD due to high HCT and very low ferritin. Doc wants me to take an iron supplement but with my HCT approaching 53 I am reluctant, and I do not want to start donating blood...

This may be off topic. I have been feeling run down for the past year with some strange skin rashes like plaque psoriasis. Last week my GP orders an ANA antibody test along with CCP antibodies. I tested positive on both (mildly elevated) Both indicative of autoimmune disease. Just curious of...

At my wife current total T level of about 120 the only side effect was acne and that only lasted for about 6 months. I do see some very fine body hair over the abdomen right around the injection site, but that's hardly noticeable. I would imagine a level of 400 would turn her into a man. As a...

When my wife levels went above 200 she was exceptionally bitchy

I have had some strange symptoms lately. Feeling very tired along with body aches and general itchiness all over. At first I thought dry skin but its really beyond that. Had a blood test on Friday and my ferritin came back low at 12. I was surprised because I haven't had to donate blood in about...

My wife is on 10mg test cyp weekly. That dose gives here a total T level of about 120, which is a slightly supraphysiological level. I believe studies have shown that women require a mild supraphysiological level to achieve libido benefits, and her doctor agrees.

What some of those studies seem to suggest is that women have higher counts and better immune responses due to less testosterone.

Interesting. My counts have slightly decreased over the past year. I am not sure why and neither are doctors. I also read that a zinc deficiency is a possible cause. I asked my doctor to test for this and he refused.

The effect of testosterone replacement treatment on immunological features of patients with Klinefelter's syndrome Testosterone Acts Directly on CD4+ T Lymphocytes to Increase IL-10 Production Mayo Clinic Discovers One Mechanism For Why Men And Women Differ In Immune Response Androgen-Induced...

As of the last year my lymphocyte count has been trending lower. 11.5 complete count with 12-20 being normal. After doing some research online I am finding that studies suggest that long term TRT often leads to lower lymphocyte counts. My doctor confirmed this...... I have been on TRT 10 years I...

Did your low lymphocytes issue resolve?

Empower. 250 units 2x per week

I notice that sex is more pleasurable with more intense orgasms within about 8 Hours on an HCG injection. I can defiantly feel the difference, to the point where I try to time sex on the same day as an injection. Has anyone else noticed this too?

I have been using it, haven't noticed any differences

I hope I'm not pregnant. Thats the last thing I need

Accidentally forgot to put the vial back in the refrigerator today after injecting. Was out at room temperature for about 8 hours. Is it still good?

Funny you mention this. On my last Ferritin test back in April my level was 14. Super low. But I was donating blood every 3 months all last year and up until April of this year. I haven't donated since then. I forgot to request the Ferritin on this most recent lab. But I will get one soon. I...

This past year my Vitamin D has been trending downward. On my last set of labs it was 17. Simultaneously I having been seeing some anomalies with my white count. Specifically my lymphocytes. Anyone have any ideas? WBC 8.4. (4.0 - 10.5 x10*3/UL) RBC 6.13 (4.50 - 6.50 x10*6/UL) Hgb 16.6 (13.0...

Prior to starting the med my TSH was normal and my T3 and T4 was just slightly low. Suspicion of a pituitary issue. Since being on Levothyroxine for 4 months my T3 and T4 came up only minimally and my TSH is now .05 and for some strange reason I developed bad insomnia and I noticed my resting...

Very well said! I honestly believe that most of us on these forums are more knowledgeable about TRT then many doctors.

Thankfully I have a good Urologist who knows his stuff regarding TRT.

Thats reassuring! Do you happen to remember what your TSH was just prior to stopping? Mine is close to 0. So my concern is the TSH signaling the Thyroid and just how long that will take.

Just for clarification, the Test Cyp is 50mg/mL, not the standard 200mg/mL that we all take. so she tales 10 units twice a week which equals 10mg test weekly.

I just had my 3rd experience with a new endocrinologist. He reviewed my labs and looked at my total T of 1003 (reference range top limit was 950) and said that I am overdosing and if I don't immediately lower this I will have a coronary event in the next 5 years. He then told me for my age (55)...