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| Category | TRT | TRT |
| Evidence strength | Strong evidence | Strong evidence |
| Evidence Score | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| User rating | 4.7 (62) | 4.7 (102) |
| Typical dose | Not applicable to drug dosing — what matters here is the numerical hematocrit value on a blood count and how it relates to the thresholds: <50% (normal), 50–54% (vigilance), ≥54% (intervention). | Not applicable — this entry describes a safety protocol, not therapy dosing |
| Form | Complete blood count with hematocrit (Hct) and hemoglobin (Hb) — a standard venous blood draw, ideally done well hydrated and at a similar time of day across follow-ups for comparable results. | Monitoring: complete blood count with hematocrit every 3–6 months in the first year, PSA and digital rectal exam before starting and periodically thereafter, lipid panel once a year |
| Average price | — | — |
| Monthly cost | — | — |
| Time to effects | The thresholds described in this entry concern interpreting a result at a given moment, not an effect building up over time — the typical time for hematocrit to stabilize after starting or modifying therapy runs from a few weeks to about 3 months. | Not applicable — monitoring is an ongoing process that continues throughout the entire course of therapy. |
| Who it's for | Men on TRT who just got a blood count result and want to know where their hematocrit falls on the scale and whether it calls for a response | All patients starting or continuing TRT |