I Have Gynecomastia Does That Mean I Have Hiv

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Gynecomastia -- painful breast lumps

Posted by patrickf, 2 Replies

I've been HIV+ for about 15 years or so, on meds for 7-8yrs..... and have been doing VERY well.

However, within the last 30 days, I've developed a painful lump (about the size of a pencil eraser) under my right breast nipple. After a thorough... Read more »

does this mean you have hiv when u have this hla

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what does undetermined hiv result mean?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

what does it mean? and why is it happening to me plz.. Read more »

HIV does not mean the end of our life.

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A pos test for HIV, STD could mean another STD too

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If you've tested positive for AIDS HIV or an STD it could mean there's another STD too. Get the standard STD clinic tests from a medical center clinic or your doctor.

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Sustiva and gynecomastia

I have gynecomastia confirmed by doc.(44 years old male,great shape and low body fat) Was on propecia (known to cause it) but quit during Christmas so thats not likely the cause. The other drug is Sustiva, its also been blamed for gyno. Now all my...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Gynecomastia is a frustrating problem for patients as you well describe. The exact cause is often hard to pin down and treatment if often suboptimal. I have seen no data on the safety /efficacy of Letrozole for HIV-associated gynecomastia. The rate... Read more »

Recurrent Gynecomastia: What to do?

I have been on Sustiva and Combivir since the fall of '01 (Crix and Combivir before that, changed due to severe GERD and for a more simple regimen, not due to drug resistance). In '02 I developed painful unilateral gynecomastia in my left...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

The natural history of gynecomastia in both HIV+ and HIV- men can be variable so it is hard to make firm statements from the anecdotal reports and case series that are published in the literature. I assume your hormone (ie testosterone) levels have... Read more »

gynecomastia,hiv treatment

Hi! I have a simple question: Is there any relation between side effects of hiv med and gynecomastia? I'm 36 and I've been on treament for 5 years (4 years with Crix,Videx and Zerit). Since last feb I'm taking Sustiva,Ziagen and...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

You have already noted several possible causes. Gynecomastia is seen in the setting of HIV infection with treatment. Some patients have hormonal abnormalities (increased prolactin, testosterone deficiency, etc). I have seen it with a variety of... Read more »

Gynecomastia starting in person with low body fat

Hello, 44 years old hiv poz male (on hiv meds for 18 yrs) I and my doctors are noticing gynecomastia,mainly fat accumulation around the nipples equally. I have not been on any hormones all my numbers and levels are fantastic, including natural...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

The first question is whether you have gynecomastia or lipohypertrophy. Sometimes breast enlargement is caused by expansion of glandular breast tissue, but in other cases is really a reflection of an increase in fat in the breast region. A mixed... Read more »

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