According to the American Heart Association, clots carry a risk of heart attack, stroke, organ damage or even death.
The majority of cases result from trauma and injury, but researchers believe hormone therapy may be an overlooked risk factor.
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A condition that warrants hormone therapy is Hypogonadism, where sex glands produce insufficient amounts of sex hormones, if any.
The condition typically affects teenagers and adults of all genders, but HIV/AIDS, ageing and chemotherapy are other risk factors for developing Hypogonadism.
Source: Daily Express
