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Does Taking Steroids Causes Variations In The Haemoglobin Level?
3 years ago I used anabolic steroids to gain weigh. I know it was a mistake. I took for one month. But it has been 3 years. I am 5 10 and 78 kg. In good shape. But my Hgb is 16.5. Is it because of steroids I used three years ago. Is yes what can I do to reduce it.
Wed, 6 Sep 2017
Hi,
Although anabolic steroids can cause rise in hemoglobin level, their effect will not last for 3 years. So you need not worry about steroids which you took long time back.
Hemoglobin level 16.5g/dl is not alarmingly high. But if there is any further rise in hemoglobin level, you will need a thorough evaluation, to know the reason for the same. Please repeat a hemogram after 1 month and get back to me.
With regards,
Dr. Girish Kamat
Although anabolic steroids can cause rise in hemoglobin level, their effect will not last for 3 years. So you need not worry about steroids which you took long time back.
Hemoglobin level 16.5g/dl is not alarmingly high. But if there is any further rise in hemoglobin level, you will need a thorough evaluation, to know the reason for the same. Please repeat a hemogram after 1 month and get back to me.
With regards,
Dr. Girish Kamat
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