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New Zealand does not let me give blood to decrease high hematocrit on TRT

I really think all of you guys on TRT in New Zealand should start a letter writing campaign. In Aotearoa New Zealand the rules about who can and cannot give blood are drafted and maintained by the New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS | Te Ratonga Toto o Aotearoa), the Crown entity that collects...
- Nelson Vergel
- Post #19
- Jul 11, 2025
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
How U.S. Blood Banks Handle Therapeutic Phlebotomy for Men on Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)

https://www.excelmale.com/threads/where-to-get-therapeutic-phlebotomies-to-lower-high-hematocrit-in-the-u-s.29079/
- Nelson Vergel
- Post #2
- Jul 11, 2025
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
How U.S. Blood Banks Handle Therapeutic Phlebotomy for Men on Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)

How U.S. Blood Banks Handle Therapeutic Phlebotomy for Men on Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Blood centers have had to adapt their policies because the polycythemia/erythrocytosis that often accompanies TRT creates both medical need (frequent blood removal) and regulatory challenges (how...
- Nelson Vergel
- Thread
- Jul 11, 2025
- blood banks therapeutic phlebotomy trt blood donation guidelines
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
Taurine Deficiency in Sperm Cause of Male Infertility

https://www.excelmale.com/threads/new-research-on-taurine-improving-hpta-hormone-axis.27266/
- Nelson Vergel
- Post #3
- Jul 11, 2025
- Forum: Health & Wellness
New research on Taurine improving HPTA Hormone Axis

https://www.excelmale.com/threads/taurine-deficiency-in-sperm-cause-of-male-infertility.14701/
- Nelson Vergel
- Post #8
- Jul 11, 2025
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
Taurine – What's It Good For?

https://www.excelmale.com/threads/new-research-on-taurine-improving-hpta-hormone-axis.27266/
- Nelson Vergel
- Post #4
- Jul 11, 2025
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
Taurine – What's It Good For?

We have only animal data https://www.excelmale.com/threads/can-taurine-help-prevent-testicular-atrophy-animal-data.17546/
- Nelson Vergel
- Post #3
- Jul 11, 2025
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
Cost Plus Drugs

You can on ReliableRx or Wellness Gear - MedsBase.com
- Nelson Vergel
- Post #12
- Jul 10, 2025
- Forum: Resources and Suppliers
Comparison of U.S. Clinical Guidelines on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in Women

https://www.excelmale.com/threads/hormone-replacement-therapy-in-menopause-risks-benefits-myths.32689
- Nelson Vergel
- Post #4
- Jul 9, 2025
- Forum: HRT in Women
Optimizing Protein Intake for Muscle Growth

https://www.excelmale.com/threads/this-is-what-everyone-gets-wrong-about-protein-building-muscle.30963/
- Nelson Vergel
- Post #3
- Jul 9, 2025
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
Experts Settle the PROTEIN Debate

https://www.excelmale.com/threads/this-is-what-everyone-gets-wrong-about-protein-building-muscle.30963/
- Nelson Vergel
- Post #5
- Jul 9, 2025
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
Experts Settle the PROTEIN Debate

https://www.excelmale.com/threads/optimizing-protein-intake-for-muscle-growth.30175/
- Nelson Vergel
- Post #4
- Jul 9, 2025
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
Experts Settle the PROTEIN Debate

https://www.excelmale.com/threads/how-much-protein-should-you-have-a-day.21985/
- Nelson Vergel
- Post #3
- Jul 9, 2025
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038