Test Results and Feedback?

I gave blood today. The nurse said my blood was 1 point away from being oil "like" and they wouldn't accept it. Should I feel any different since giving blood?

I've never heard "oil like" being used to describe blood, it makes sense I guess. When she says 1 point away, does she mean ".1' or "1" point away? They usually measure HGB. Probably was 17 something?

I usually feel kinda weak the day I donate, will get orthostatic hypotension easier that day, and my chest will kinda feel weak like when you exercise after not exercising for a long time. It's and odd feeling, but nothing too drastic.
 
I donated blood last week and I do feel a little better.

I contacted my current PCP, who put me on TRT back in August, and he switched me over to cream. I am applying 1ml daily. The negative side effects from the injections stopped as soon as I applied the cream. I don't have any thumping in my chest, the pressure on the left side of my face is gone and my anxiety too.

In 4 weeks we are going to run blood test to see where I am. Hope my skin absorbs well and I can get this figured out.
 
I have an update to my update.

I am now one and a half weeks on my T Cream and I feel great! No more pounding chest, sleepless nights, pressure on the right side of my face and anxiety. Morning wood officially back this morning!

I will have my blood tested in 3 weeks to see how I am doing.

I was discouraged, but y'all helped me and I appreciate it!
 
I have an update to my update.

I am now one and a half weeks on my T Cream and I feel great! No more pounding chest, sleepless nights, pressure on the right side of my face and anxiety. Morning wood officially back this morning!

I will have my blood tested in 3 weeks to see how I am doing.

I was discouraged, but y'all helped me and I appreciate it!

I'm glad to hear you are doing well. Topical testosterone is a rational first choice of treatment; it seems as if you are one of those men who respond well to it. We certainly wish you all the best. Please remember that this is a long-distance journey; you may encounter other bumps along the way. Keep focused and you'll do fine.
 

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Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

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The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038

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