Hematocrit, Hemoglobin, and Red Blood Cells during cycle

**TMan96** · 03-27-2013, 07:18 PM

I am currently on a 400 mg a week Test Cyp. only cycle. I am 46 years old. I am going to do some mid-cycle private lab work next week just to make sure my Hematocrit, Hemoglobin, and Red Blood Cells are okay. These tend to run high in me even with out Test.

While on cycle what is an expectable level for these to run? Is it the normal lab ranges or is it okay to run a little high during cycle.

Looking for input before I get results.

If they are high, should I stop the cycle immediately?

Thanks!

**austinite** · 03-27-2013, 07:19 PM

I would donate if you're at or over top range.

**TMan96** · 03-28-2013, 10:58 AM

Thanks for the input. I do donate but I'm only able to every two months. this will be a blood check in between my donations as well.

Just wondering if my numbers are too high in between donations what I should do. Also wondering what would be considered high if I am running a cycle.

Thanks!

**fit2bOld** · 03-28-2013, 11:13 AM

I always give after the cycle as my levels are high as well. I wait till my test levels are down as I surely don't want to cause someone a problem.

**600@50** · 03-28-2013, 11:24 AM

I do a self bleed every month to keep my numbers in check. There's a post by bass called "Self Bleeding!" that has a good video on how to do it yourself. The first couple of times I was nervous but now I can drain a little more than a pint in 15 minutes or so.

**fit2bOld** · 03-28-2013, 11:26 AM

Saw that post blood came out like a fire hose. Filled a water bottle in no time

**600@50** · 03-28-2013, 01:13 PM

On occasion I've actually had the blood clot up when draining. I've since gone to taking aspirin the day before and the day I drain a pint. I used to never be that concerned about hemoglobin or hematocrit but since monitoring these numbers I can really tell a difference in how I feel.

**TMan96** · 03-28-2013, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by fit2bOld

I always give after the cycle as my levels are high as well. I wait till my test levels are down as I surely don't want to cause someone a problem.

Do you check your levels during your cycle? If so, how high do they get?

**TMan96** · 03-28-2013, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by 600@50

On occasion I've actually had the blood clot up when draining. I've since gone to taking aspirin the day before and the day I drain a pint. I used to never be that concerned about hemoglobin or hematocrit but since monitoring these numbers I can really tell a difference in how I feel.

Pretty much the same quest as I had for Fit2b, at what levels did you start feeling bad? How high do your levels get?