Are these Hematocrit Levels High?

[Coffeehead]

One thing I overlooked from my BW because it was in range was my hematocrit. It's a little higher in the range at 49.3% (range: 37.5-51.0%)

Is this anything to be concerned about? Really not too fond on the idea of donating blood, so I was curious if this is a dangerous level?

Currently on Test-E @ 500mg/wk, week 8 of 12.

Thanks.

[bobtail]

No. That is not a dangerous level. You might feel a little sluggish but your OK.
Most of us would highly recommend that you donate regularly for your health and the benefit of your fellow humans.
OneBlood donation centers use to have a hematocrit level which they wouldn't take donations but I think they got rid of that.
If you do decide to donate, just keep your test use to yourself. It's not terribly painful and kind of fun. Free snacks, too!
I always feel like a million bucks afterward.
That's a really great cycle first or 50th in my opinion.
Good luck and your fine on your crit level.

[Marcus G]

Yh nothing to be concerned about.

[01dragonslayer]

Not that brotha. Mine were a little high as well. My endo doc put me on 81mg ASA....back to norm.

[600@50]

I'm curious dragonslayer........how did low dose aspirin lower your hematocrit levels?

[01dragonslayer]

I'm curious dragonslayer........how did low dose aspirin lower your hematocrit levels?

To be honest I really don't know. They were elevated at my last endo follow-up, not by much, and he suggested I start an 81mg/daily dose of ASA. 6mo later both my hematocrit and hemoglobin dropped back into normal ranges.

[600@50]

I'll have to do a little research on it. My TRT dose puts me out on the high end for hematocrit. If low dose asa would drop it just a bit I wouldn't have to do the self-bleeding every month or so. But it does make me feel better to drain a pint every so often.