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Thromboembolic Risk

Meaning

Thromboembolic Risk is the clinical probability of developing a thromboembolism, which is the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) that subsequently breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream (embolism) to block a vessel elsewhere. This risk is a significant and necessary consideration in hormonal health, particularly with the use of exogenous sex steroids, which can directly influence coagulation factors and vascular integrity. Careful clinical assessment of this risk is paramount before initiating certain hormonal therapies.