I'm on HRT Test Cyp, 200mg EW and I see my doctor every 6 weeks. Usually when I go in, my RBC count is high so they do a phlebotomy. I may have noticed this before, but this past Tuesday I had a phlebotomy and have been feeling somewhat lethargic, but workouts have been subpar, I can't seem to lift as much weight and I get winded easy. This is day 3 and I haven't worked out yet today, but I guess it would make sense that since they took 1 pint of blood, that would lower my RBC's and could cause these issue's. Does that sound right? It's just that my workouts have been awesome until Tuesday, so it's a little frustrating.
Feel a little weak and shortness of breath
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Alpin
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If u have frequent phlebotomies you are depleting your ferritin stores. You could have a hefty HCT and still deplete your ferritin stores if you have frequent phlebotomies. I had them every 8 weeks and had lower dose of T than you.
Im pretty sure you are donating blood to often should be every 60 days.
Im pretty sure you are donating blood to often should be every 60 days.
STAUNCHED427
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Yeah I was going to say too high of a HCT level but my bet is you are draining too often like Apollon said.
Alpin
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I'm actually going to lay off donations for a bit Ferritin came back real low after last donation. Felt cold frequently and feet and hands especially. Dont wanna start losing my hair from low iron.
My hemo doesnt even rise much. Donating every 2 months is way too much for my protocol.
