How To Prevent Hypogonadism

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Dr After a high risk exposure and severe symptoms of ARS, my doctor ran test (CBC, EIA, etc..) at 6 week post-exposure. Everything was normal. When I went to get 3 month EIA -- the I.D. Dr. said I was negative and would not take any other...

Response from Rick Stryker, M.D., M.P.H.

University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine

I agree with your ID doctor -- it is unlikely to be HIV-related. Hypogonadism is not usually seen in acute infection, an your tests are negative so far. Is it at all possible that psychological issues are a factor here? Your anxiety about the... Read more »

Hypogonadism

About how long after infection would Hypogonadism become an issue?Thanks for your time!... Read more »

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Hello Vergel I understand that having Hypogonadism does not mean you have HIV. But, does having... Read more »

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