Hypogonadism And Anabolic Steriods

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iatrogenic hypogonadism from anabolic steriods

Could you comment on iatrogenic hypogonadism that follows with the use of anabolic steriods. Are there long term effects and would you be reluctant to prescribe anabolic steriods for mild weight loss if someone is eugonadal (assume the person eats...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Yes, I would be reluctant to prescribe steroids for mild weight loss in HIV because, in my experience, the gonads do not return. In HIV negative weight lifters who abuse anabolics, it often takes 6 months for normal testicular function to return.... Read more »

Question about starting anabolic steriod treatment

I am reading Beyond Built. I have considered doing a cycle of steriods to assist me in gaining... Read more »

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

Immune Function & Anabolic Steriods

Right or wrong, I was a body builder and until recently was taking stanazolol and dianabol on one... Read more »

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D. »

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Hiv from used steriod needle at gym!!

Posted by hwood76, 1 Reply

Hello.. I work at a gym and one of our members lost thier card... I checked to see if they had thrown it in the trash..that happens for some reason..and I felt myself bet stuck by something.. I looked through the trash to see if it was a syringe and... Read more »

Looking for Anabolics since I have HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I live in Long beach ca. I cannot find a doctor to prescribe Nandrolone Decanoate and testostreone. I am undetectable and cd4 500+.
Please advise.

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Holstein

Posted by Anonymous

Has anyone ever heard of or used Halostein, which is apparently, from what I gather, another anabolic steroid?
thanks

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JS -- for you

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

JS, as I said -- the "arms falling asleep" was 'embedded with the "Hypogonadism" post {under Am I Infected? dated 24 Nov 2000). I guess a Testosterone count of 209 -- "which seems pretty unlikely." was the culprit for avoiding the answer. All I... Read more »

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