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My Experiment to Optimize Hematocrit and Iron
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<blockquote data-quote="Lockout888" data-source="post: 52903" data-attributes="member: 14309"><p>I've been on TRT for about 3.5 years. I've been on the same protocol for about 3 years: Test Cyp: 80mg every 3.5 days SubQ, HCG: 250iu 3x week SubQ, Anastrozole: .25mg 1x per week, day after T injection. This gets my TT to about 650-750, when I do BW about 12 hours before T injection.</p><p></p><p>I have been donating blood every 8-12 weeks to keep Hematocrit in check. What I didn't realize was that was slowly tanking my iron and ferritin levels, and I was not able to replenish them before my next donation.</p><p></p><p>It slowly crept up on me, but I was feeling: tired all the time, out of breath easily during mild exercise, sweating easily etc. Sex was exhausting and sometimes I could never finish.</p><p></p><p>I was diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia this past June. My numbers were in the tank:</p><p>Hemoglobin <strong>11.8 LOW</strong> (12.6-17.7)</p><p>Hematocrit <strong>39.5</strong> (37.5-51.0)</p><p>Iron, Serum <strong>22 LOW</strong> (38-169)</p><p>Iron Saturation <strong>6 ALERT LOW</strong> (15-55)</p><p>Ferritin, Serum <strong>8 LOW</strong> (30-400)</p><p></p><p>I did a bunch of research, and talked with my Doctor about this. Found that it was going to take about 8 weeks to get my iron and ferritin levels back to somewhat normal. I found a great product called Blood Builder and started taking that twice a day for 8 weeks. It definitely got my numbers back:</p><p>Hemoglobin <strong>17.2 </strong>(12.6-17.7)</p><p>Hematocrit <strong>52.6</strong> (37.5-51.0)</p><p>Iron, Serum <strong>101</strong> (38-169)</p><p>Iron Saturation <strong>34</strong> (15-55)</p><p>Ferritin, Serum <strong>37</strong> (30-400)</p><p></p><p>Since my Hematocrit was at 52.6% I decided to donate blood again. I wanted to see how much iron I lose from donating, so I took another blood test 36 hours later:</p><p>Hemoglobin <strong>16.2 </strong>(12.6-17.7)</p><p>Hematocrit <strong>50.4</strong> (37.5-51.0)</p><p>Iron, Serum <strong>44</strong> (38-169)</p><p>Iron Saturation <strong>13 LOW</strong> (15-55)</p><p>Ferritin, Serum <strong>20 LOW</strong> (30-400)</p><p></p><p>Since my iron and ferritin were now low again, I kept taking the iron supplement. I decided to wait a little longer before donating this time (10 weeks) so I wouldn't lose all the iron. Here are my labs the day before I donated:</p><p>Hemoglobin <strong>19.1 HIGH </strong>(12.6-17.7)</p><p>Hematocrit <strong>55.8 HIGH</strong> (37.5-51.0)</p><p>Iron, Serum <strong>87</strong> (38-169)</p><p>Iron Saturation <strong>30</strong> (15-55)</p><p>Ferritin, Serum <strong>63</strong> (30-400) </p><p></p><p>I can't seem to replenish my iron and ferritin quick enough before I need to donate blood to keep Hematocrit down.</p><p></p><p>Even after this recent donation, my Hematocrit is probably around 53% and my iron and ferritin are now low again.</p><p></p><p>How do I keep my Hematocrit in check, while increasing my iron and ferritin?</p><p></p><p>Should I do a Double Red Cell Donation next time? Only take iron for 2 weeks after a donation?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lockout888, post: 52903, member: 14309"] I've been on TRT for about 3.5 years. I've been on the same protocol for about 3 years: Test Cyp: 80mg every 3.5 days SubQ, HCG: 250iu 3x week SubQ, Anastrozole: .25mg 1x per week, day after T injection. This gets my TT to about 650-750, when I do BW about 12 hours before T injection. I have been donating blood every 8-12 weeks to keep Hematocrit in check. What I didn't realize was that was slowly tanking my iron and ferritin levels, and I was not able to replenish them before my next donation. It slowly crept up on me, but I was feeling: tired all the time, out of breath easily during mild exercise, sweating easily etc. Sex was exhausting and sometimes I could never finish. I was diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia this past June. My numbers were in the tank: Hemoglobin [B]11.8 LOW[/B] (12.6-17.7) Hematocrit [B]39.5[/B] (37.5-51.0) Iron, Serum [B]22 LOW[/B] (38-169) Iron Saturation [B]6 ALERT LOW[/B] (15-55) Ferritin, Serum [B]8 LOW[/B] (30-400) I did a bunch of research, and talked with my Doctor about this. Found that it was going to take about 8 weeks to get my iron and ferritin levels back to somewhat normal. I found a great product called Blood Builder and started taking that twice a day for 8 weeks. It definitely got my numbers back: Hemoglobin [B]17.2 [/B](12.6-17.7) Hematocrit [B]52.6[/B] (37.5-51.0) Iron, Serum [B]101[/B] (38-169) Iron Saturation [B]34[/B] (15-55) Ferritin, Serum [B]37[/B] (30-400) Since my Hematocrit was at 52.6% I decided to donate blood again. I wanted to see how much iron I lose from donating, so I took another blood test 36 hours later: Hemoglobin [B]16.2 [/B](12.6-17.7) Hematocrit [B]50.4[/B] (37.5-51.0) Iron, Serum [B]44[/B] (38-169) Iron Saturation [B]13 LOW[/B] (15-55) Ferritin, Serum [B]20 LOW[/B] (30-400) Since my iron and ferritin were now low again, I kept taking the iron supplement. I decided to wait a little longer before donating this time (10 weeks) so I wouldn't lose all the iron. Here are my labs the day before I donated: Hemoglobin [B]19.1 HIGH [/B](12.6-17.7) Hematocrit [B]55.8 HIGH[/B] (37.5-51.0) Iron, Serum [B]87[/B] (38-169) Iron Saturation [B]30[/B] (15-55) Ferritin, Serum [B]63[/B] (30-400) I can't seem to replenish my iron and ferritin quick enough before I need to donate blood to keep Hematocrit down. Even after this recent donation, my Hematocrit is probably around 53% and my iron and ferritin are now low again. How do I keep my Hematocrit in check, while increasing my iron and ferritin? Should I do a Double Red Cell Donation next time? Only take iron for 2 weeks after a donation? [/QUOTE]
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