hematocrit

Are results for hematocrit with different lab ranges comparable? For example Labcorp range for HCT is 37.5-51 and the lab my PCP uses normal range is 41-54. Are the results of these two different labs comparable? Meaning the HCT measure on both at same time should be the same despite different...

So here is my last CBC/Iron panel after 3 months on new protocol. My dosage was reduced from 180mg/week to 110mg/week but keep in mind that my hematocrit/hemoglobin/RBC levels at 180mg/week were very similar (almost the same) to my levels at 140mg/week. I donated blood 3 months before this blood...

Trough: TT 947 (364-916) FT: 33.1 (8.7-25.1) Hematocrit: 53.5

http://m.eje-online.org/content/162/2/385.full “Abstract Objectives Testosterone formulations that have more steady-state pharmacokinetics, such as subcutaneously implanted testosterone pellets, may cause less erythrocytosis than i.m. injections of shorter acting androgen esters. We...

Anyone here takes losartan for the sole purpose of reducing hematocrit? Is it really effective?

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For the last 2 months I have been taking Grapefruit Seed Extract to hopefully help lower Hematocrit. My last blood donation was June 1st, 2017 at which time my hematocrit was 52.5 after 5 months without donating. I just did bloodwork this past Friday (after not donating since June 1st which is...

just had some labs done and my levels have crept up to 50.5 ....I am normally under 50. Researching this I have picked up on a couple of items and wondered if any other members have come across these. If you dig deep enough you can find a connection between high e2 and increased htc....as I...

My hematocrit has been stable for many years at around 50. I started using creatine 5 grams per 2 months ago. I started having headaches, itchiness and fatigue two weeks ago. I decided to check my hematocrit and it had gone up to 55. Got a therapeutic phlebotomy today. My hypothesis is...

I'm a lowish SHBG guy (~19 ref range 19.3-76.4) - started on gels with an endo with limited success and switched to Defy in April. Dr Saya's protocol is subq 44 mg of TestC + 300 IU of HCG 3x/week. Before starting BP normal ~120/83 hematocrit 47.5 (37.5-51.0) Hemoglobin 16.0 (12.6-17.7) PSA...

Hey searched for some answers in the forum, but couldnt really find a specific one. The thing is that my blood pressure was fine around half a year after I started TRT but the last 1-2 months my blood pressure is often around 130-145 systol and 80 dia, pulse 65. That is quite scary. When I...

Hi guys, so where do I donate blood at? Everywhere I have called they're like "omg you're on testosterone you can't give blood here." I need to lose a pint in order to bring hematocrit down etc. Any help would be appreciated on where to go?

Hi everyone, 1 began trt around September 2016 after a long battle with the symptoms of low T. Tried everything under the sun prior to no avail. My basic question is, can a man have blood ranges all within rage on the CBC any still feel very unwell due to thicker more viscious blood? I...

Last labs in November, which were textbook perfect, documented remarkable progress in two years of healthy diet and lifestyle and self guided care. In no particular order here are few accomplishments after only 120 days of trading real food ,whey, aminos, supplements for 7-11 sandwich of the...

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Hematocrit may stabilize after long term testosterone replacement Although this study was done in mice, it may explain why hematocrit may eventually decrease and stabilize in men on TRT. I am one of those men who only went for therapeutic phlebotomy twice. There seems to be an adaptive...

Analysis, showed that the risk of new-onset heart failure, compared with the risk in those with a low HCT, was 27% greater in those with a low-normal HCT, 47% greater in those with a normal HCT, and 78% greater in those with a high-normal level. The analysis was adjusted for age, sex, total...

Hi and thanks for looking. I'd really appreciate any help I can get here, as unfortunately, I don't have a trusted doctor here (I'm in a 3rd world country). I've put the results outside of normal range in red for easy reference, though some of the values are different to the TRT Targets from...

Hi All , Would like to Donate some blood since my HCT and RBC jumbed a lot ( HCT 52 and RBC is 5.9 N.range ( 4.1-5.6) was looking for donation centers but all seem to be plasma donation not just normal blood donation , Is that will help also . Thanks

So my understanding is that if it is TRT raising your hematocrit levels, this is erythrocytosis not Polycythemia (Poly). Poly can cause a stroke but can erytho? I should be watching platelet counts and not hematocrit/hemoglobin?.. my platelets have not gone up in the 4 years on TRT That...

unfortunately my hematocrit is up at 51 and need to let some blood out, I found several post of people on the web who got blood clot from donating, now I'm really scared, I'm already not doing well with TRT for already about a year and seriously thinking to give up as it is becoming time...

My hematocrit is up and I need a phlebo. but was looking for alternatives. I had heard eating grapefruit can lower hematocrit levels due to a citrus bioflavonoid called Naringin in the grapefruit. So my question is has anyone experimented with taking Naringin on its own? I was looking on...

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I've been on 100/MG weekly for almost 3 months. The most recent blood work came back and showed the following: MOST RECENT 12/9/2016 TESTOSTERONE: 856 FREE TEST: 25.9 ESTRADIOL: 69.7 RBC's: 6.40 HEMOGLOBIN: 18.1 HEMATOCRIT: 54.2 PRIOR TO TRT:09/15/2016 TESTOSTERONE: 174 FREE TEST: 4.4...

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Hi guys. i have been on TRT for less than 1 year and recently my hematocrit was slightly elevated (51.2). I was told to donate blood or perform a Therapeutic Phlebotomy. My blood pressure is normal at home (ranging from 110-70 to 120-80) but i have white coat syndrome and my BP at the doctor...

So here is my story; I am 52 I have been on T injections for about 4 years. For the first 3 years I was on 70 Mg of Test C. The first few years I had to donate blood every 2 months to keep Hct normal, but ended up with low ferritin. The 3rd year I was fine, my Hct remained normal (around 49-50)...

Hey guys, I have to monitor my Hematocrit fairly often because of Recent diagnosis of hemochromotosis. Do any of you use a home monitor machine? It gets expensive to keep getting it tested at lab corp and the blood donation places wont test it anymore unless I donate, but I cant wait every 56...

Like the title says does anyone know if double red blood or whole blood donations is more effective in keeping hematocrit lower long term? I know the difference between the two but was just curious if one was more effective than the other say if someone's hematocrit rises fast for example...

This is a progression I tracked and wanted to share with you all, it seems a fair question to how much a donation (or phlebotomy) of 1 pint can affect RBC and Hematocrit levels. All donations and blood tests were between 0730 and 0830 on the days indicated. 31 Aug 15 RBC 6.24 Hema 55.9 5 Sep...

Hi All - Hoping I can get some feedback from the forum on my current treatment...any thoughts would be appreciated! History: 34 y/o male, 5'8, 200lb feeling generally crappy, loads of anxiety, and loss of libido. Looking back, I was probably like this for about 3 years and getting progressively...