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What Causes High RBC, Hgb And Hct?

I previously had been on testosterone therapy & had to stop because of abnormal labs. I had a high RBC (7.09), Hgb (23.1) & Hct (66.1). I have been having to do have weekly phlebotomy done: (500cc s) x 4 wks & now labs are RBC (6.21), Hgb (20.1) & Hct 54.2) & will probably have to continue until Hct is in the 40 s. The hematologist hasn t given me a specific dx. originally, they thought it was Thalassemia. Do you think I ll be able to go back on testosterone & what would your dx. be??? They did a bone marrow which showed absence of iron & he had me on 325 mg IRON bid x3 months which I think led to the original elevated blood levels.
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
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Hi, dear.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Increased hemoglobin and haematocrit may be due to your testosterone therapy. Testosterone is known to cause this.You should not take treatment with testosterone. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
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What Causes High RBC, Hgb And Hct?

Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Increased hemoglobin and haematocrit may be due to your testosterone therapy. Testosterone is known to cause this.You should not take treatment with testosterone. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.