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What would you do? HCT vs. BP

After years of playing around with different test cyp doses and such, daily seems to be the best for me. But, I’m at a crossroads. Would you rather have…using Quest’s best labs… HCT 54% Free Testosterone 150 pg/mL Ultrasensitive E2 30 pg/mL Blood Pressure 125/80 Or… HCT 50% Free Testosterone...
- GreenMachineX
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- Apr 18, 2025
- e2 free test hgb/hct
- Replies: 27
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management
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Donating blood to reduce Hct levels

I recently donated whole blood, my labs are coming up in several weeks and I'm hoping that improved eating habits and donating will lower Hgb/Hct levels several points. Question, would donating double red blood cells help to lower Hct levels more than donating whole blood? Not make a difference...
- LiveX2
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- Aug 19, 2024
- blood donation hematocrit hgb/hct labs
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Blood Test Discussion

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