hypogonadism; testosterone; hematocrit; cvd

Figure 1. Effects of exogenous testosterone on red blood cell production. Testosterone increases EPO production in the kidneys, increasing red blood cell and erythroferrone production in bone marrow, leading to decreases in hepcidin and increased iron uptake, triggering an increase in red blood...

Fig 1: Change in hematocrit at 12, 48, 72 and 96 months in men receiving testosterone therapy vs. untreated men.5 * Hematocrit levels show significant increase (+4% at month 96) in men receiving TTh. This increase occurred during the first 48 months, as illustrated in figure 1. Final...

https://www.thebloodproject.com/cases-archive/testosterone-therapy-and-erythrocytosis-2/ Introduction Androgens play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of: Male reproductive and sexual functions Body composition Erythropoiesis Muscle and bone health Cognitive function...