Any thoughts?

Detroit Dave

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Started Androgel 6.62% two years ago. Started on 2 pumps per day, then up to 3 pumps per day dropped back to 2 pumps per day in early June 2020. Have had 4 blood tests with my GP and one (7/28) with a Hematologist. Went to Hematologist at the suggestion of my GP. He thinks the abnormal numbers are related to the Androgel.

I don't know if it had any impact, but our gyms have been shut down since early March. Prior to that I was lifting/working out pretty religiously 3 times a week. Since then no lifting, walking, treadmill, running my mouth and jumping to conclusions have been my exercise regimen.

At the recommendation of the GP, I cut back to 2 pumps per day in early June.

At the visit with the Hematologist he did a phlebotomy in the office....follow-up in 6 weeks.

Here's the test results....

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Any insights, thoughts or suggstions?
 

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