Hemoglobin concentrations of 180 g/L or more (calculated hematocrit, ≥54%) were measured at 25% of appointments. Blood donation and testosterone replacement therapy BACKGROUND: Polycythemia is the most common adverse effect of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and may predispose patients to adverse vascular events. Likewise, measuring the hemoglobin level only might not be a reliable indicator of a person being suitable for blood donation or not. Demographic determinants included race, sex, age, hemoglobin (Hb), body mass index (BMI), mean arterial pressure (MAP), and the frequency of donations in the 2-year period. I went today and they did an initial test from a drop of blood and I was turned down because my RBC was 53/54 and the range is 38-50. Your physician will check your levels regularly to ensure they are maintained at an optimal level. We identified 39 patients on TRT who presented for blood donation over a 2‐year period. Please find details about the Donor enrollment process for our two therapeutic phlebotomy programs. The mean hemoglobin level at all clinic visits was 173 g/L (range, 134‐205 g/L; n = 108). The treatment is phlebotomy therapy, or removal of 1 unit (1 pint) of blood every 1 - 16 weeks, depending on the level of iron overload. We identified 39 patients on TRT who presented for blood donation over a 2‐year period. Results 1 to 14 of 14 I have seen several posts referencing donating of blood when on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) or a cycle to keep your hematocrit levels down. Retrospective data analysis revealed that 37 (32%) of 117 patients with previous TP orders for TRT returned to donate as voluntary whole blood donors. Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) While participating in TRT, red blood cell levels have been found to increase to unhealthy levels leading to higher blood viscosity and associated risks. Q: I’m on prescribed testosterone replacement therapy. By Jon9383 in forum Anabolic Steroid Discussion Replies: 3 Last Post: 05-17-2016, 10:44 PM. A National Institutes of Health-funded study comparing low dose iron supplementation to no supplementation in blood donors found that supplementation significantly reduced the time to recovery of post-donation lost iron and hemoglobin — an iron-rich protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells throughout the body. In addition to increasing muscle and sex drive, testosterone can increase the body's production of red blood … "Right now, the jury is still out about TRT's influence on cardiovascular disease," says Dr. Hayes. The ferritin levels should also be taken into account to prevent anemia in various donors. Researchers found that healthy men who received TRT did not have a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, or death. High blood … One pint of blood contains 250 mg of iron. Before I started my testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) 7 weeks ago my doctor did a base line blood panel and my hematocrit was 47.6 on a scale of 37.5-51.0. Furthermore, a study in the August 2015 Mayo Clinic Proceedings showed no link between TRT and blood clots in veins among 30,000 men. Blood donations on trt I tried to donate blood the other day and they turned me away temporarily saying that I need to go through special donations as a therapeutic phlebotomy. The association between testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and polycythemia has been reported for the past few years as the use of testosterone replacement has become more common. High hematocrit can be lowered by blood donation or therapeutic phlebotomies (ordered by your doctor if you are not allowed to donate blood at a blood bank due to exclusion criteria). Blood withdrawal causes a reduction of plasma volume which is almost completely restored 24-48 h after donation [14]. Trt and blood donation. If you are on TRT of other types of Hormone Replacement Therapy, you can benefit by donating blood. I googled this but found nothing on the subject so would love to hear anyone else's experiences with this. Hemoglobin concentrations of 180 g/L or more (calculated hematocrit, ≥54%) were measured at 25% of appointments. Testosterone Replacement Therapy, also known as TRT, has become increasingly popular among men in recent years. Testosterone replacement therapy is a common treatment option for men with low testosterone levels and symptoms of hypogonadism. Would like 4 times per year, so private may suit better unless they don't pick up me using a heavier mixed compound cycle. Benefits for Testosterone Replacement Therapy Patients. TRT can produce very positive results and even cause a person to regain masculine qualities that were lost due to low testosterone production. Testosterone Replacement Therapy; Trt and blood donation Hello, please take 15 seconds to REGISTER and become a member of our community! I tend to give blood when cruising on test only, however that would be twice per year. Conclusion With polycythemia, the blood becomes very viscous or "sticky," making it harder for the heart to pump. Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)While participating in TRT, red blood cell levels have been found to increase to unhealthy levels leading to higher blood viscosity and associated risks. Thanks! 06-28-2015, 02:27 PM #12 donniedarko This blood gets thrown away and also costs money to make this appointment. You will then be able to start threads, post comments and send messages to other members. Thick blood is harder to “push” through each heart contraction, and at first raises blood pressure. For this reason, it is important that TRT donors requiring therapeutic phlebotomy be enrolled in this program to appropriately manage their blood products. Anyone been turned down when donating blood. The mean hemoglobin level at all clinic visits was 173 g/L (range, 134-205 g/L; n = 108). One of the primary side effects of TRT is the production of too many red blood cells, leading to high hematocrit. When you are on TRT / Testosterone Replacement Therapy your Hematocrit and Red Blood cells increase. Add to that, TRT, and you are looking at a very difficult treatment management. The cells are considered a “solid” part of the blood and make it thicker. It is common for TRT patients to have a high red blood cell count, so by donating you can help others while also helping yourself and reducing the risk for heart attack. STUDY DESIGN: Donation data from TRT donors and matched controls was collected from a de-identified electronic donor database across 16 blood centers in 2017-2018. My blood group is AB+, so the blood donation team like me. 3 reviews of Boston Vitality "Truly fantastic place,... 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