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Hypogonadism And Steroid Use

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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...
Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

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 »

steroid concern

hi, today i started using steroids and to be completely honest i have no idea what i am doing i did... Read more »

Anabolic Steroid Side Effects

Hi Doctor, I like the way you respond to questions, I hope you can help me with mine.I am a 41 y/o... Read more »
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Johns Hopkins AIDS Service

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 »
U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse

Anabolic Steroid Abuse

Letter From the Director What Are Anabolic Steroids? What Are Steroidal Supplements? What Is the Scope of Steroid Abuse in the United States? Why Do People Abuse Anabolic Steroids? How Are Anabolic Steroids Used? What Are the Health... Read more »
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

Steroid Can Restore Body Tissue in HIV-Positive People, Study Says

The oral anabolic steroid oxandrolone is effective in restoring muscle and fat tissue that many HIV-positive people lose, according to a study published in the March issue of the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes , Reuters Health ... Read more »
U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Warning on Body Building Products Marketed as Containing Steroids or Steroid-Like Substances

Examples of products affected by FDA's advisory. On July 28, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health advisory warning consumers to stop using any body building products that are represented to contain steroids or... Read more »
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steroid alternatives

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Hi, I've been HIV for a little over 10 years. I'm still in very good health with undetectable
viral load over the past year and a half. I'm interested in hearing from others if they've had
success with or can suggest... Read more »

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 »

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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Paranoid... Could someone help!!!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
About 8 months ago I dated a guy who I later found out uses injection drugs (steroids) and to my dismay I also found out that he has had many sexual partners. Since that time I have also met someone "my soulmate" so naturally I was concerned about... Read more »

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