Intramuscular Testosterone
Injectable testosterone can stimulate bone marrow production of Red Blood Cells by enhancing production of Erythropoetic Stimulating Factor.
In 5 to 7 percent of patients, this increase production is enough to cause Erythrocytosis.
Phlebotomy will be necessary to reduce the Hematocrit.
The Red Cross will not accept donations once the patient has erythrocytosis, or if they are on a 5 alpha reductase inhibitor.
Testosterone Cypionate is suspended in cottonseed oil / enanthate in sesame oil – they have different preservatives.
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