Why does testosterone raise hematocrit?

[griffinannie]

thanks

[GirlyMan]

Here you go.

http://books.google.com/books?id=kUDc9cS50fcC&pg=PA234&lpg=PA234&dq=Androgens+and+erythropoiesis&source=bl&ots=6Nu-6y3FVn&sig=2MEqfbt5JAgCfv5CxCIGBzmjCJo&hl=en&ei=Oa7vSevgGKLFtgfPj7jLDw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=10#PPA234,M1

[RJW]

Girlyman, that is a great book link. i tried to find that book on amazon to buy it but it is $100. A little too pricey. I wonder if it;s availible elsewhere for less?

[pmgamer18]

Make sure you drink at least 16 oz of water before your labs if your dehydrated your Hematocrit can go up. For some it's a little others a lot. Things that can help is to give blood or take an baby aspirin a day. I would try the asprin first.

[Shootist]

Thanks, Phil. Good to see you.

[dot1]

Giving blood is a win win. I try to give a couple of times. I have not had any problems with my blood.

[pmgamer18]

Giving blood is a win win but keep an eye on your Iron and Ferritin levels.

[keith1958]

I just got back from getting some taken out. Looking at labs before HRT it was running over 16. So its always ran high. It was 17.7 today and I had 1 back in Feb 2009. So it looks like every 60 days I will need 1. I personally like having blood taken. I feel better for some reason. And now my insurance is paying for it.

[GirlyMan]

And now my insurance is paying for it.

Why can't you donate with the Red Cross? Why does anyone have to pay for your blood-letting?

[crazycrew]

Why can't you donate with the Red Cross? Why does anyone have to pay for your blood-letting?

If the count is too high its not useableby RC. Sometimes its a drug or illness connected. And some times a RC may not be accessable.

[GirlyMan]

If the count is too high its not useableby RC.

Did not know that. Thanks for adding to my knowledge base.

[BigJimcalhoun]

Why can't you donate with the Red Cross? Why does anyone have to pay for your blood-letting?

I donate through Bonfils. I am up front about my TRT on the 57 question questionaire and they are cool with it. I have donated 10 pints so far.

A "use of steroids anytime in your life without a prescription" is automatic disqualification for life for Bonafils as are a number of other previous experiences such as homosexual sex any time in your life, use of drugs, hookers, etc since 1977

http://www.bonfils.org/donate_blood/eligibility/

[JanSz]

I donate through Bonfils. I am up front about my TRT on the 57 question questionaire and they are cool with it. I have donated 10 pints so far.

A "use of steroids anytime in your life without a prescription" is automatic disqualification for life for Bonafils as are a number of other previous experiences such as homosexual sex any time in your life, use of drugs, hookers, etc since 1977

http://www.bonfils.org/donate_blood/eligibility/
Above link:
Hemochromatosis

Donors diagnosed with hereditary hemochromatosis are asked to contact Bonfils’ Specialized Donations Scheduling department at 303.363.2330 or 800.421.9529 to become a part of our therapeutic donation program.

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