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I've been cruising on 100mg EOD for a year, last set of labs they looked good, cholesterol was a bit high but I don't think it was terrible. I need to know if my dosage can have negative side effects in the long run even if my labs look good? Is approximately 350mg/wk going to shorten my life? Destroy my liver? I'm not exactly worried about the fertility aspect just my overall health, I've been doing this for a good while and if I'm accidentally hurting myself I'd like to take action before it's too late. Thanks for your time. Male, 33, 6ft, 180lbs (fairly lean) Edit: last labs Total T: 3k Free T:650 Estrogen (ultrasensitive): 55 (All figures are Ng/DL)
AlphaMD's Answer
What's your protocol for high hematocrit?
I have always trended at the upper end of the spectrum. Even before TRT. My Cpap helped get me under 50 just barely. I think dehydration in the past was also an issue.
I currently am at 52 and my PCP won't refill my TRT prescription because it's too high. I donated blood, and drank a ton of water and electrolytes for days. Retested CBC panel and came back with the same 52 hematocrit.
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