TRT and Elevated Hematocrit

[austinite]

RBC have a life span of about 4 months.
Lowering testosterone dosage lowers production of RBC.

Thus...

If one lowered their testosterone dosage their hematocrit level would slowly drop over time as their RBC slowly die and get replaced by a now lower production of RBC.

4 months is enough time to develop thrombosis. I wouldn't count on ANYTHING other than bloodletting.

[The Deadlifting Dog]

4 months is enough time to develop thrombosis. I wouldn't count on ANYTHING other than bloodletting.

totally agree with you.
I was typing from my i-pad and couldn't edit my post.

If someone is running high say 55% or above, then I would definitely recommend donating blood or bloodletting.

Hoever I do feel that if someone is consitently in need of blood draws then it is probably wise to lower their doseage.

[austinite]

totally agree with you.
I was typing from my i-pad and couldn't edit my post.

If someone is running high say 55% or above, then I would definitely recommend donating blood or bloodletting.

Hoever I do feel that if someone is consitently in need of blood draws then it is probably wise to lower their doseage.

Sure. Really depends on how you respond. My dose has been lowered and lowered and lowered. Still have to drain frequently. If I lower my dose anymore, my test levels would be unsatisfactory, and I'm not even near upper range. CBC's just need to be observed regularly by everyone.

Sometimes crazy things happen, too. Recently my HCT went up from upper 40's to 55% in a matter for 4 weeks or so. I can't explain it since it's the first time that's ever happened. Never seen an increase so rapidly develop.