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Hi,
I've been on TRT for about 6 years.
Recently, my Doctor told me I have polycythemia.
He sent me to a hematologist with my blood test results.
I was hoping he was going to prescribe therapeutic phlebotomy, but instead, he said we'll just keep and eye on it.
I was a little bit angry and disappointed. I would go to a blood bank and donate blood, but I can't.
I had Hepatitis C and took interferon and ribavirin back in 2000.
I was determined to be undetectable after being on it for a year, so basically, I'm cured.
Unfortunately, I still can't donate.

Does anyone know what I can do to get around this predicament?
I am really frustrated, because most people on TRT can just go to a blood bank.
I can't and the doctor won't do anything.

Thanks

[QUOTE="Ripped one, post: 80601, member: 16477"] Hi, I've been on TRT for about 6 years. Recently, my Doctor told me I have polycythemia. He sent me to a hematologist with my blood test results. I was hoping he was going to prescribe therapeutic phlebotomy, but instead, he said we'll just keep and eye on it. I was a little bit angry and disappointed. I would go to a blood bank and donate blood, but I can't. I had Hepatitis C and took interferon and ribavirin back in 2000. I was determined to be undetectable after being on it for a year, so basically, I'm cured. Unfortunately, I still can't donate. Does anyone know what I can do to get around this predicament? I am really frustrated, because most people on TRT can just go to a blood bank. I can't and the doctor won't do anything. Thanks [/QUOTE]

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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