high hgb

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
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Solution to infamous high HCT low ferritin dilemma

Here’s an interview with Dr. Morley Robbins that addresses the infamous high HCT low ferritin dilemma that many men face on HRT. Looks like we finally have an answer in regards to how to handle it. Spoiler alert, it’s to donate blood, as needed, to keep serum iron, HGB and HCT levels within a...
- Gman86
- Thread
- Aug 15, 2020
- donate blood hct; ferritin; iron; donation high hct high hgb low ferritin
- Replies: 51
- Forum: Testosterone Side Effect Management

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