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Other Ways To Treat The Hypogonadism Than Steroids
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iatrogenic hypogonadism from anabolic steriodsCould 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....
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steroids to treat eye of HIV +Dear Doctor, I hope you are well.I refer to your answer to my question of 12 Sep. I had angiogram... Read more »is the use of steroids to treat wasting and weight loss really safe in the long run?I am posting this question again since whent the first time I submitted it when I hit send my comp... Read more »
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Steroids (Anabolic-Androgenic)Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are synthetically produced variants of the naturally occurring male sex hormone testosterone. "Anabolic" refers to muscle-building, and "androgenic" refers to increased male sexual characteristics. "Steroids"... Read more »
Anabolic Steroids: A Practical GuideFor those who need to regain their lost lean body mass (LBM), anabolic steroids are a possible answer. These compounds are being prescribed increasingly by some physicians to treat their HIV-infected patients. Androgenic/anabolic steroids are... Read more »
Treatment of Hypogonadism in Men with HIV InfectionIntroduction: 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 »
Community Drug Alert BulletinDear Colleague; Since the 1950s, some athletes have taken anabolic steroids to build musclesand boost their athletic performance. Increasingly, other segments of thepopulation have also been taking these synthetic substances. The Monitoringthe... Read more »
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