Does progesterone cause blood clots?

Diana Meeks on behalf of Sigma Nursing

Family Practitioner

Progesterone can cause abnormal blood clotting. The abnormal clots can cut off blood supply to the brain, heart, lungs, or eyes causing serious complications.

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