How To Treat Hypogonadism

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treatment secondary hypogonadism

Hi nelson, I am writing from Colombia, I'm in treatment of secondary hypogonadism and my treatment is arimidex (2 per week) and a testosterone gel daily.my testosterone level is 750 pg / ml and I'm fine.this treatment will keep my...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

While we are using testosterone replacement to treat symptoms of hypogonadism or testosterone deficiency (low sex drive, fatigue, lack of motivation and focus), our testicles stop making their own (endogeneous) testosterone and tend to get... Read more »

Hypogonadism

Dear Doctors,How can I know when I have symptoms of hypogonadism or not ?Sincerely,TimDear Posted,... Read more »

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Do I have hypogonadism?

I am a 26 year old male. I have ha few or no erections my entire life I have a history of anorexia,... Read more »

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Treatment of Hypogonadism in Men with HIV Infection

Introduction: A number of endocrine abnormalities have been reported in people infected with HIV. Among these, hypogonadism is well described, particularly as men progress to AIDS and in those who are wasting. Testosterone has both anabolic and... Read more »

Endocrine Society Calls for Medicare Coverage of DXA Bone Density Testing to Be Extended to Men With Testosterone Deficiency

Chevy Chase, Md. -- Hypogonadism, also known as testosterone deficiency, affects 4-5 million men in the United States placing them at risk for developing osteoporosis. Despite the clear association of testosterone deficiency with low bone density... Read more »

FAQs About Fatigue

General Fatigue Questions | Hypogonadism (Low Testosterone) and Fatigue | Anemia and Fatigue | Depression and Fatigue | Medications and Fatigue General Fatigue Questions I'm on testosterone replacement therapy, I exercise,... Read more »

HIV Nephropathy: To Treat or Not to Treat?

HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN) represents a major complication of HIV infection. Its natural history has been well defined the development of nephrotic syndrome initially, then relentless progression to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in most... Read more »

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