Erythrocytosis vs PCV

[roasthawg]

My hematocrit has finally gone out of range for the first time (52.6). In my research I've seen some debate on whether testosterone causes pcv which is dangerous and needs to be treated or erythrocytosis which is not dangerous and can be ignored. The argument for erythrocytosis is that platelet counts remain in range (which mine are) so the blood is not thicker.

Just looking for opinions on this. I'll probably end up draining some blood to be on the safe side but I hate the thought of then having to manage iron as well. Plus, I'm not eligible to donate due to some weird issue with South America so I'll have to self phlobotemy which definitely sucks.

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[pickapeck]

Unless you have some underlying issue you'll be fine. Just donate just before a cycle and 8-10 weeks in. If you TRT between cycles keep an eye on hemoglobin and hematocrit and donate as needed. Typically I donate 3-4 times a year tops. No problems.