How often do you guys donate?

[bobtail]

Just curious because I've been going every 2 weeks. Hemoglobin was in the 17s and last check was 15.4. The doc wants to get it into the 13s.
Opinions?

[Viking13]

Every 6-8 weeks here. Sometimes I will stretch it to 12 weeks, but not if I can help it.

Let me clarify, I don't actually donate, I do it at home. I gave blood, tested positive for hep b, assured them I've never had it and have been vaccinated against it since I was a small child. I didn't have time to waste convincing them that I didn't have a mystery case of hep b and just started doing it in my own.

[bigdil511]

Can't donate have immune issues so nobody wants my tainted shot. I'll just bleed every 6-8 weeks my wife's a nurse which makes it easy. Just did my first one this week actually.

[Beethoven]

I have therapeutics as needed. Normally anywhere from 8 to 15 weeks. I keep an eye on it and when it nears 48 I have some blood drawn.

[Joco71]

How do you every two weeks? I donate at red Cross I was under the impression they monitor your donations.

[bobtail]

I have a script for a therapeutic draw from my trt doc.

[Xphanial]

Ok stupid question,
Why do you guys need to donate ?

[Paragon73]

Ok stupid question, Why do you guys need to donate ?

TRT can elevate hematocrit (red blood cell concentration) to unhealthy levels. Donating blood reduces hematocrit.

[Xphanial]

TRT can elevate hematocrit (red blood cell concentration) to unhealthy levels. Donating blood reduces hematocrit.

thank you Paragon73