low ferritin testosterone

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Decreases Ferritin

Testosterone replacement can cause a decrease in ferritin in men even without the presence or use of blood donations or therapeutic phlebotomies. A study gave men testosterone enanthate at a dose of 125 mg per week (it also used T enanthate with or without finasteride to see the effect of...
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- Jun 2, 2021
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Low Ferritin Question

My current ferritin level is 18ng/mL without any blood donation in last 10 months. If I donate a pint of blood how much lower can my ferritin levels drop? If it drops in half I’m not sure if my symptoms could be much worse than they currently are. My RBC is 6.2 Hemoglobin 18.8g/dL Hematocrit...
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- Apr 26, 2021
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Higher Testosterone was Associated with Lower Ferritin

Higher Testosterone was Associated with Lower Ferritin The Association between the Levels of Serum Ferritin and Sex Hormones in a Large Scale of Chinese Male Population Liu, Zhenfang ; Ye, Fanghui ; Zhang, Haiying ; Gao, Yong ; Tan, Aihua ; Zhang, Shijun ; Xiao, Qiang ; Zhang, Bing ; Huang...
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- Jul 17, 2020
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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