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How Do You Know If You Have Gynecomastia
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Gynecomastia starting in person with low body fatHello, 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...
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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 » Breast surgery and hiv
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Has anyone had breast enlargement, or planning to?Does anyone have information about the possible risks and side effects connected to hiv? Could lypodystrophy became a problem with breast implants? Read more »
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