Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Decreases Ferritin

[Nelson Vergel]

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 blocking 5 alpha reductase while on TRT). These are the ferritin values after 3 months. Ferritin was reduced at an average of 32% within 3 months of treatment initiation without altering iron, transferrin, or transferrin saturation.

Source: Testosterone alters iron metabolism and stimulates red blood cell production independently of dihydrotestosterone

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[Nelson Vergel]

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[Nelson Vergel]

Iron Deficiency (Low Ferritin) without Anemia - Excel Male TRT Forum

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Been on TRT for 5 years. (Age 48 years). Never had hemoglobin or hematocrit get outside of range, but would occasionally get close to upper limit at times. Started donating blood on an occasional basis (2-3 times per year) with no issues. Starting in January 2016, I thought I would be a good...

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Need to build my Ferritin Back up. Need suggestions please. - Excel Male TRT Forum

In the effort to keep my HCT under 50.1 I have needed to donate blood. Because of that I have pretty much crashed my Ferritin. I am looking for ideas on diet and supplements to get my blood built back up asap.

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[JimGainz]

This is interesting. I would assume those of who frequently give blood on TRT to manage hematocrit are particularly vulnerable to low ferritin.

 

[andrewBwinter]

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 blocking 5 alpha reductase while on TRT). These are the ferritin values after 3 months. Ferritin was reduced at an average of 32% within 3 months of treatment initiation without altering iron, transferrin, or transferrin saturation.

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Source: Testosterone alters iron metabolism and stimulates red blood cell production independently of dihydrotestosterone

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Get insights into ferritin testing and its significance in assessing iron levels. By buying a ferritin test you can learn how ferritin can guide your health journey on Discounted Labs.

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Had to like this because I'm at 120 mg Test-E per week.