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How does taking testosterone cause blood clots?

Here are some of the ways:

  • The consistency of the clotting factors in the blood is increased.
  • Testosterone also raises the red blood count which thickens the blood and makes it flow more sluggishly, which can block a narrowed vein or artery.
  • The action of the platelets which helps the blood to clot if you are bleeding such as from an injury, may also be increased and may lead to a deep vein thrombosis.

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