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I am not sure. I have not read a true pathway or theory for why, but research suggests it has to do with androgen receptors and the binding of testosterone to them. Despite the lack of certainty for the cause multiply studies do show that testosterone results in increased BP over time.
Edit - retention of water is important to notice because it suggests the cascade that the kidney has released renin which signals for the release of aldosterone (tells the kidneys = rest of body to store water) to be released. But renin also results in angiotensin cascade occuring that leads to vasoconstriction. The combination of more fluid the vascular system + a constricted system promotes higher BP.
Good shit right here. Saved me from having to dig out my books
To the OP, look into an AI and continue to monitor your BP daily. Also, weigh yourself in the morning....EVERY morning and jot down how much you weigh. Although I might sound retarded to you and whoever else is reading this, gaining 5lbs a week of FLUID is severely detrimental to your heart and vascular system. I know because I have taken care of a few CHF patient's and that is one of the "worrying symptoms" that your heart just isnt' pumping good enough.
Also, start to monitor your sodium intake and if need be, cut down on the salt shaker. Try to raise your legs up at night, above your heart, for about 20 minutes. It is a simple, yet efficient way of decreasing edema of the LE.
I don't think you were being rude, you were just trying to get all the answers. Thanks for the good info. I guess I will monitor this and if it doesn't get better I'll go see the doc. Thanks again Dj