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Does Testosterone Replacement Therapy Cause Enlarged Spleen?
Question: Does testosterone replacement therapy cause enlarged spleen?
Brief Answer:
In the strictest sense, NO!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these concerns with testosterone replacement. In the strictest sense, testosterone does not cause splenic enlargement. However, it causes an increase in red blood cells which are eliminated by the spleen. This may lees to a very tiny increase in size but not enough to lead to noticeable and concerning increase in the size of the spleen.
I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
In the strictest sense, NO!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these concerns with testosterone replacement. In the strictest sense, testosterone does not cause splenic enlargement. However, it causes an increase in red blood cells which are eliminated by the spleen. This may lees to a very tiny increase in size but not enough to lead to noticeable and concerning increase in the size of the spleen.
I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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