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ITP and testosterone in males

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6 years 8 months ago #67423 by davepallay
ITP and testosterone in males was created by davepallay
I actually only became aware of my low platelet count after a routine blood test and checking my testosterone levels... which are also low. Wondering if anyone has heard of a link between testosterone in men and ITP?

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6 years 8 months ago #67425 by JJ
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Interestingly Danazol which is a modified testosterone is very occasionally given to treat ITP. Not that that shows anything either way. Do you have ITP or just a low platelet count?

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6 years 8 months ago #67427 by davepallay
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I have ITP

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6 years 8 months ago #67447 by Hal9000
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After doing a search of the word 'testosterone' here on PDSA forum, no post seemed to indicate a link.
pdsa.org/discussion-group/search.html?query=testosterone&searchdate=all&order=inc&childforums=1&start=0&limit=50

This post by 'jwest52' was interesting on the subject of testosterone and Danazol. He suggests testosterone suppresses the immune system.
pdsa.org/discussion-group/5-newly-diagnosed-a-frequently-asked-questions/22589-low-platelets-help-pls-only-22-years-old.html?start=60#31317
ITP Types and Treatments by HAL

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