High doses of exogenous testosterone can lead to polycythemia, characterized by increased red blood cells, which can cause blood clots such as deep venous thrombosis or fatal pulmonary embolism. — Whalespan
High doses of exogenous testosterone can lead to polycythemia, characterized by increased red blood cells, which can cause blood clots such as deep venous thrombosis or fatal pulmonary embolism.
⚠ High risk
We can't find evidence that holds up here. Proponents are reasoning from mechanism or analogy rather than direct human data, and the most credible skeptics raise objections we can't dismiss.
✕NOTSUPPORTED
⚠
High-risk intervention — consult a physician before acting.Drug-drug interactions, dose-dependence, and screening contraindications apply.
“The most common or concerning of these is called polyythemeia. This can lead to increased red blood cells which can lead to blood clots. You can get a DVT, a deep venous thrombosis in your leg or that DVT can pass into your body. You can get a pulmonary embolism, a blood clot in your lungs which can be fatal. You can get all sorts of clotting issues related to polyythemia.”