How To Manage Gynecomastia And Hiv

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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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Hi Nelson - can you help me with this? I switched d4t to AZT to complement Sustiva and Abacavir.... Read more »

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Update on my use of Tamoxifen for gynecomastia and warning

A while back I mentioned my using Tamoxifen to help get rid of Sustiva induced gynecomastia.. Long... Read more »

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