CATEGORY: Stuff in the ‘Red Blood Cells’ Category


This is for the Men! Too many RBCs after Testosterone? It is easily Treated.

The treatment for a high H/H is simple - it is a routine removal of blood. Almost every week I hear from my male patients that their PCP doctor has scared them by telling them to stop taking testosterone pellets[...]
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Erythrocytosis from Testosterone Therapy does not Cause Heart Disease, or Strokes

Why do some men have elevated Red Blood cell counts after their testosterone replacement? 50% of men who receive Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) have elevated Red Blood cell counts, and high Hemoglobin and Hematocrits. The numbers that are considered normal[...]
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