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Metformin decreases high hematocrit

So I will get my labs drawn this week but I've come across something that seems worth asking about. Now my current protocol of TRT has made my hematocrit go high, average around 54-56 range. So I was going for my therapeutic phlebotomy a week before my labs and was told my hematocrit was at...
- BlatantDisregard
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- Feb 21, 2017
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- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Therapeutic phlebotomy means no longer able to donate blood?

I apologize if this has already been asked and answered but a few days ago I went in and did my therapeutic phlebotomy and asked the intake guy if having this order means that I'm never allowed to donate blood on my own. Basically the guy said that me having a doctor order for it means that I...
- BlatantDisregard
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- Sep 27, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Just Starting

I've been lurking on here for a few months now and decided to join up. First the information on here is great it really helped me skip through a lot of the BS from my primary care doctor, though some things he won't budge on, like adding HCG he absolutely won't do it and then says he doesn't...
- BlatantDisregard
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- May 5, 2015
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Introductions

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