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Is a history of provoked DVT a contraindication to starting testosterone replacement therapy in a middle aged man with symptomatic hypogonadism who is on anti-coagulation?

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Endocrinology · Northwell Health Physician Partners Endocrinology At Great Neck
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The data on testosterone replacement and thromboembolic disease is not so clear but there is likely a link and should be noted in patients at high risk (e.g smoking, prior event, erythrocytosis). It’s important to discuss the risk benefits with the patient but as long as they are on anticoagulation,...

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