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I am fifty-eight. Been on TRT (cypionate only, 100mg every 5-6 days) for 14 months. I take 10mg Cialis once a week. My hematocrit was 41 when I started TRT and bodyweight was a lean 160 lbs.
My hematocrit has steadily climbed to 54.1, weight now at 180 lbs, lifting more and liking it. Doing less cardio. Blood pressure not a problem so far. Feeling OK.
My question is, this hematocrit needs to be lowered? Now. Right?
Donating blood. Grapefruit juice. Diet. Cardio...please advise Nelson.

[QUOTE="Scottsyracuse, post: 168788, member: 28524"] I am fifty-eight. Been on TRT (cypionate only, 100mg every 5-6 days) for 14 months. I take 10mg Cialis once a week. My hematocrit was 41 when I started TRT and bodyweight was a lean 160 lbs. My hematocrit has steadily climbed to 54.1, weight now at 180 lbs, lifting more and liking it. Doing less cardio. Blood pressure not a problem so far. Feeling OK. My question is, this hematocrit needs to be lowered? Now. Right? Donating blood. Grapefruit juice. Diet. Cardio...please advise Nelson. [/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