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Posted on 3/12/26 at 7:56 am to TigerTatorTots
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Been on trt about 15 months. Have never donated blood
keep in mind it effects everyone different
also everyone should understand that high hematocrit and iron levels doesnt mean you need to run out and donate. If that was the case, every male in high elevations would need to. Im pretty sure every male in Denver isnt donating, is falling over from a stroke and I would bet 85% of them have levels at the top of the range or just above range.
Posted on 3/12/26 at 12:35 pm to Uncle JackD
quote:
. Donating often actually causes your body to rebound so you end up higher than you were before.
I was a blood donor before TRT, so maybe that is why mine tends to run highish then. I physically feel better after a donation, but I also usually go 3-4 months between and not every 8 weeks.
Posted on 3/17/26 at 9:28 am to TigerTatorTots
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Been on trt about 15 months. Have never donated blood
I didn't either the first year or so of being on TRT but lately I have been trying to get in every 8 weeks since my donations are fast and the points pile up fast.
My current issue is that I am battling SHBG for my free test levels, recent results came back as
Total T - 1161
Free T- 21.1
SHBG - 55.54
Supplements:
Boron - 10mg
Magnesium Glycinate - 275 mg
Zinc 2mg
Stinging Nettle - 375 mg
Three weeks prior to the test I gave up alcohol and plan to keep it eliminated from my diet for at least another 8 weeks at the minimum.
This post was edited on 3/17/26 at 9:33 am
Posted on 3/17/26 at 1:29 pm to bad93ex
I've never donated blood purely due to TRT and my hematocrit runs a tad high BUT I also live at high elevation which can raise hematocrit and RBC levels; additionally being even the least bit dehydrated can bump your hematocrit
Posted on 3/17/26 at 6:32 pm to bad93ex
What’s the plan to get the SHBG down and Free T up?
Is the alcohol consumption a contributing factor? Thanks
Is the alcohol consumption a contributing factor? Thanks
Posted on 3/17/26 at 6:41 pm to BRBro
Some will not agree, but the easiest way to increase free T, is take more T. My My free T was always shite
Posted on 3/17/26 at 7:41 pm to Uncle JackD
Thanks. I’m not on TRT, but have had my numbers tested and total T was okay at around 650 but SHBG was high and free T was low. I’m thinking it’s time for TRT at 58 years old. Thinking about one of the internet based services. Thoughts?
Posted on 3/17/26 at 9:33 pm to BRBro
I think they’ll get the job done but way cheaper if your PCP would do it for you. But they can definitely get you started.
Posted on 3/18/26 at 6:12 am to BRBro
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What’s the plan to get the SHBG down and Free T up?
I will have more labs drawn in 6 weeks but this is my plan:
No alcohol
regimented sleep schedule
keep tracking macros and eating clean
no dropoffs in training
keep supplements steady
I've read that SHBG doesn't fully stabilize for a heavy drinker until about 10-12 weeks which would sort of explain why they didn't dip after my 3-week break
This post was edited on 3/18/26 at 7:06 am
Posted on 3/18/26 at 1:17 pm to bad93ex
Okay. I’m interested in the results. How many mg of T do you take?
Posted on 3/18/26 at 1:44 pm to BRBro
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Okay. I’m interested in the results. How many mg of T do you take?
360
Posted on 3/18/26 at 5:06 pm to BRBro
quote:
360 a week?
Yes
Posted on 3/18/26 at 5:08 pm to bad93ex
That’s not a replacement therapy dose, that’s damn near a blast cycle
Posted on 3/18/26 at 5:27 pm to bad93ex
TRT+++ 
Posted on 3/18/26 at 5:36 pm to SETH6180
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That’s not a replacement therapy dose, that’s damn near a blast cycle
Talking with a couple of other people at the gym and they said the same thing. Looking into a different provider and possibly doing everything myself.
Posted on 3/18/26 at 5:49 pm to bad93ex
quote:
360
. ETA: Hey if its working...
This post was edited on 3/18/26 at 5:50 pm
Posted on 3/18/26 at 6:17 pm to bad93ex
Okay. Well I’m definitely curious to see how to get that SHBG number down then. I don’t think more T is gonna be the answer in your case.
Posted on 3/18/26 at 6:28 pm to BRBro
More T will not lower his SHBG but I can assure you it’ll fix his low Free T To get my free T at 25-30, my total needs to be 1200+.
I dialed back just to see and with a Total of 800, my free was 12.
To get my free T at 25-30, my total needs to be 1200+. I dialed back just to see and with a Total of 800, my free was 12.
This post was edited on 3/18/26 at 6:32 pm
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