Re: Question on Hematocrit

[Guest guest]

Yes, testosterone replacement therapy definitely does increase the hematocrit

level in the blood of some individuals. The result is blood that is more

viscous, increasing the probability of dangerous embolisms. Periodic

phlebotomies or " blood donation " is one way to deal with this.

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Question on Hematocrit

Hi everyone

Had a question- Does Testosterone increase the amount of Hematocrit in

the body? or is it totally independent of that?

Thanx again

[Guest guest]

My last labs my HGB was 17.6 g/dl range 13.7 - 17.0

HCT was 52.1 % range 40.5 - 49.7

RDW was 15 % range 11.0 - 14.6

My Dr. did not say anything is this to high and would I need to give blood or

is this just the Lab.

My Dr. does blood work every 6 weeks and every other test he checks Hematology

and this shows to be this high 2 time in the last yr.

Phil

Farrell <specialdoc2002@...> wrote:

Yes, testosterone replacement therapy definitely does increase the hematocrit

level in the blood of some individuals. The result is blood that is more

viscous, increasing the probability of dangerous embolisms. Periodic

phlebotomies or " blood donation " is one way to deal with this.

Question on Hematocrit

Hi everyone

Had a question- Does Testosterone increase the amount of Hematocrit in

the body? or is it totally independent of that?

Thanx again

[Guest guest]

It was really interesting to me that one of the first symptoms I got when

becoming low on T was anemic. I am a runner and usual blood donor so one day I

noticed that I couldn't catch my breath while out on a run. I went to the doctor

who checked by blood and determined I was low on hematocrit. The normal protocal

is iron tablets and quit giving blood for a while. This did fix the problem in ~

6 months. After that he only recommended me giving blood 1 to 2 times a year.

When I finally found out I was low on T and started TRT guess what, no more

anemia issues and I donate again every 2 months. My hematocrit rose from 15-20

to 45 and could go high if I didn't donate on a frequent basis. Hey this is a

win-win - it does me good and somebody who needs it! I also take an aspirin a

day to help thin the blood which is good for anybody over 40 that can tolerate

aspirin.

Arkansas

manraj2005 <no_reply > wrote:

Hi everyone

Had a question- Does Testosterone increase the amount of Hematocrit in

the body? or is it totally independent of that?

Thanx again

[Guest guest]

Yes definately from my own experience i can tell you T can raise your red blood

cell count , It happened to me . If to high ,you are in danger of blood clots

and stroke! I Blood levels must be monitored. I had to go to hospital to have

them take blood from me to get down my level. In my case i was taking to much T

.. I was above range. We adjusted the doseage downwards and i have the right T

level now and my blood work is ok now We lowered the doseage

I am injecting I/M every 7 days .I use 200mg/Ml testosterone Cyptionate.

we lowered my dose to 60 MG every 7 days and things are looking good. Many

inject much more than this weekly Seems we are all different and must experiment

and monitor blood work to get to a right doseage for the indivual

Bill

philip georgian <pmgamer18@...> wrote:

My last labs my HGB was 17.6 g/dl range 13.7 - 17.0

HCT was 52.1 % range 40.5 - 49.7

RDW was 15 % range 11.0 - 14.6

My Dr. did not say anything is this to high and would I need to give blood or

is this just the Lab.

My Dr. does blood work every 6 weeks and every other test he checks Hematology

and this shows to be this high 2 time in the last yr.

Phil

Farrell <specialdoc2002@...> wrote:

Yes, testosterone replacement therapy definitely does increase the hematocrit

level in the blood of some individuals. The result is blood that is more

viscous, increasing the probability of dangerous embolisms. Periodic

phlebotomies or " blood donation " is one way to deal with this.

Question on Hematocrit

Hi everyone

Had a question- Does Testosterone increase the amount of Hematocrit in

the body? or is it totally independent of that?

Thanx again

[Guest guest]

My hematologist recommended phlebotomies when my HGB was merely at 18.1 when

reference range was 14.0 to 18.0! Says that we should shoot for the middle of

the reference range. It took three monthly phlebotomies to get it down below

16, so now the phlebotomies have been suspended until HGB rises above 16, at

which time we'll resume the bloodletting.

At the time that my HGB was 18.1, my HCT was at 51.9, with reference range 42.0

to 52.0. The three phlebs have reduced HCT to 44.1. It is interesting to note

that several other measurements have also come into line as a result of the

phlebotomies: MCH, MO%, and EO%.

Overall, I am convinced that the phelbotomies are the right thing to do, even

with just marginally high readings.

BTW, the hematologist seems to pay more attention to HGB as primary, rather

than HCT.

I am using 7.5 gm Androgel daily. My HCT got up to 55 when at 10 gm.

Some people have a built-in tendency to have marginally high HGB/HCT to begin

with, so it doesn't take much effect from TRT to put them over the limits. I am

such a person, as determined by looking at some of my blood test results from 10

and 15 years ago, before going on TRT.

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Question on Hematocrit

Hi everyone

Had a question- Does Testosterone increase the amount of Hematocrit in

the body? or is it totally independent of that?

Thanx again