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Testosterone Replacement, Low T, HCG, & Beyond
Testosterone Side Effect Management
Polycythemia? Tests Are In Range
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<blockquote data-quote="Vince" data-source="post: 71400" data-attributes="member: 843"><p>The frequency of the phlebotomy depends on individual factors, but most men can do one every two to three months to manage their hemoglobin this way. Sometimes red blood cell production normalizes without any specific reason. It is impossible to predict exactly who is more prone to developing polycythemia, but men who use higher doses, men with sleep apnea, and older men may have a higher incidence. It is important not to draw too much blood at once due to dramatic decreases in iron levels and ferritin that could cause fatigue.</p><p></p><p> Some doctors recommend the use of a baby aspirin (81 mg) a day and 2,000 to 4,000 mg a day of omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil capsules) to help lower blood viscosity and prevent heart attacks. These can be an important part of most people's health regimen but they are not alternatives for therapeutic phlebotomy if the patient has polycythemia and does not want to stop testosterone therapy. It is concerning that many people assume that they are completely free of stroke/heart attack risks by taking aspirin and omega-3 supplements when they have a high hematocrit.</p><p></p><p> Although some people may have more headaches induced by high blood pressure or get extremely red when they exercise, most do not feel any different when they have polycythemia. This does not make it any less dangerous.</p><p>From the thread.....<a href="https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?137-How-to-Manage-Polycythemia-Caused-by-Testosterone-Replacement-Therapy" target="_blank">https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?137-How-to-Manage-Polycythemia-Caused-by-Testosterone-Replacement-Therapy</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vince, post: 71400, member: 843"] The frequency of the phlebotomy depends on individual factors, but most men can do one every two to three months to manage their hemoglobin this way. Sometimes red blood cell production normalizes without any specific reason. It is impossible to predict exactly who is more prone to developing polycythemia, but men who use higher doses, men with sleep apnea, and older men may have a higher incidence. It is important not to draw too much blood at once due to dramatic decreases in iron levels and ferritin that could cause fatigue. Some doctors recommend the use of a baby aspirin (81 mg) a day and 2,000 to 4,000 mg a day of omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil capsules) to help lower blood viscosity and prevent heart attacks. These can be an important part of most people's health regimen but they are not alternatives for therapeutic phlebotomy if the patient has polycythemia and does not want to stop testosterone therapy. It is concerning that many people assume that they are completely free of stroke/heart attack risks by taking aspirin and omega-3 supplements when they have a high hematocrit. Although some people may have more headaches induced by high blood pressure or get extremely red when they exercise, most do not feel any different when they have polycythemia. This does not make it any less dangerous. From the thread.....[url]https://www.excelmale.com/forum/showthread.php?137-How-to-Manage-Polycythemia-Caused-by-Testosterone-Replacement-Therapy[/url] [/QUOTE]
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