Patches Applied Daily To Treat Hypogonadism

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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, bulimia and took Haldol for a misdiaganosed case of schizophrenia. For a period of roughly one year I took a monthly Haldol injection and took the...

Response from Graeme Moyle, M.D.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

Your doctor should check your total and free testosteron, prolactin, LH and FSH hormones in order to assess this problem. He may then consider referal to a hormone specialist (endochrinologist) to futhre investigate and treat as appropriate.As for... Read more »

treatment secondary hypogonadism

Hi nelson, I am writing from Colombia, I'm in treatment of secondary hypogonadism and my... Read more »

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Hypogonadism from protease inhibitors

I am a 33-yr-old male who was diagnosed two years ago during my seroconversion illness, and... Read more »

Response from J. B. Molaghan, N.P., A.C.R.N. »

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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 »

Swaziland Applies for $48.5M Global Fund Grant, Selects Preferred Suppliers for Antiretroviral Drug Program

Officials on Wednesday announced that Swaziland has applied for a five-year, $48.5 million grant from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and has selected preferred drug suppliers for its antiretroviral drug program, Reuters... Read more »

German Drug Maker Boehringer Ingelheim Applies for U.S., E.U. Approval of Antiretroviral Drug Tipranavir

German drug maker Boehringer Ingelheim has applied for U.S. and E.U. approval to sell and market its antiretroviral drug tipranavir, the company announced on Monday, Reuters reports. The drug is a protease inhibitor meant for use by HIV-positive... Read more »

Human Rights Watch Criticizes Countries for Proposing, Applying Coercive HIV Testing; Calls on WHO, UNAIDS to Update Guidelines

Human Rights Watch on Thursday criticized India, Saudi Arabia and other countries for proposing or applying coercive HIV testing and called on the World Health Organization and UNAIDS to update their 2004 guidelines on HIV/AIDS testing and... Read more »

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I didn't see this in the CDC daily update

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My doctor is refusing to treat my HIV until I sign

Posted by Garth, 2 Replies

Hello world,
As a newly diagnosed HIV gay man, living in Edmonton Alberta, ( diagnosed 1 year now) I am facing what I beleive to be discrimination and bullying by my doctor. My counts when first diagnosed were CD4 500 and viral load 16,000. Over... Read more »

Oral risk?

Posted by Iregret, 2 Replies

Been reading this forum for almost everyday for the past two months!
My satiation involves giving oral sex to a guy of unknown statues of a high risk, during the oral I notice some pre-cum, where I got frighten of HIV and stopped him; this was for... Read more »

Thanks for teaching us!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi, I am a girl of 26 years old that is reading almost everyday your posts. Few months ago I was pretty scared, But finally I tested negative. Reading your post and comments helps me a lot to keep the calm waiting for the results. Eventhough ,... Read more »

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