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Sleep Apnea and HCT/HGB

My wife complains that when j start anything new, I go 110% in on all aspects Make no mistake, now that I am using CPAP, she may be right. After one week of use, my HGB went down 4 points to 176. More blood panels are coming, but issues with HCT and HGB on TRT, may require a wholistic approach...
- andrewBwinter
- Thread
- Oct 8, 2022
- #cpap #hct high hgb
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Health & Wellness
3 nights on CPAP

Friday the 23rd came and thank goodness for that, it was CPAP day! "Hi Andrew, I'm calling from Sleep Management Group and we have a loner unit for you until your permanent unit is available." "Be there in a jiff" And so it went. The anticipation of a good night's sleep and feeling rested when...
- andrewBwinter
- Thread
- Sep 26, 2022
- #cpap #hct #hgb #sleep #snoring
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Health & Wellness
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CPAP and HIGH hematocrit

Hi ‍ I am diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and from next Friday I will use it I also found out that my hematocrit is always between 50-52 and hemoglobin 16.4-17.3 after 3 blood test this 3 last months .. my doctor said the high levels can be from the sleep apnea and will get better after CPAP .. how...
- Spikelee
- Thread
- Feb 28, 2021
- #cpap
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Testosterone Basics & Questions

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