mrblonde01
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This was a very interesting experiment. After struggling with high hematocrit on enanthate—despite changing injection frequency, switching between subq and IM, and adjusting my dosage—I decided to test daily injections of testosterone propionate. My theory was that a shorter-acting ester would have less time to drive hematocrit up, and it turns out I was right!
For the first time, my hematocrit is back in range without needing blood donations. Interestingly, my ferritin even rebounded to a higher level than before, likely due to stopping donations. Additionally, my estradiol is noticeably lower, which I suspect is due to the lower total aromatization over time with propionate compared to enanthate.
Another difference is that my SHBG remained relatively stable, whereas in the past, enanthate could cause fluctuations. Lipids have remained similar, but I will keep monitoring them.
So, for anyone struggling with high hematocrit on enanthate or cypionate, it might be worth experimenting with propionate to see if it helps. Has anyone else tried a similar approach?
For the first time, my hematocrit is back in range without needing blood donations. Interestingly, my ferritin even rebounded to a higher level than before, likely due to stopping donations. Additionally, my estradiol is noticeably lower, which I suspect is due to the lower total aromatization over time with propionate compared to enanthate.
Another difference is that my SHBG remained relatively stable, whereas in the past, enanthate could cause fluctuations. Lipids have remained similar, but I will keep monitoring them.
So, for anyone struggling with high hematocrit on enanthate or cypionate, it might be worth experimenting with propionate to see if it helps. Has anyone else tried a similar approach?
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