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Propecia And Hypogonadism

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Hypogonadism

About how long after infection would Hypogonadism become an issue?Thanks for your time!...
Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D.

Response from Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D.

Cornell University, Weill Medical College
Hypogonadism generally occurs in patients with more advanced HIV disease/AIDS, but can occur in some men relatively early on in the disease. The commmon symptoms are fatigue, weight loss, loss of libido/sexual desire, erectile dysfunction or a... Read more »

Follow up to Hypogonadism question...

Hello Vergel I understand that having Hypogonadism does not mean you have HIV. But, does having... 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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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 »
The Endocrine Society

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 »
The Body's "Ask the Experts" Forums

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 »
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

FDA Probes Risks of HIV, Prostate, Other Drugs

The Food and Drug Administration's latest Adverse Event Reporting System update indicates the agency is investigating potential safety issues associated with the HIV drug Kaletra and several other medications. FDA said it is tracking reports of... Read more »
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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 »

Hey Springer

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
In your recent post you've mentioned that fatique as one of your miscellenous symtoms. Would you give a brief description on this condition?

Have you tested for anemia or hypogonadism? These are medical conditions that can cause fatique.

A CBC would... Read more »

ME DUELE MUCHO EL ESTOMAGO

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies
HOLA YA LLEVO 10 DIAS DE EL CONTACTO DE RIESGO SOY EL QUE LE AGARRARON EL PENE EN UN BANO PUBLICO Y ME HA ESTADO DOLIENDO EL ESTOMAGO PERO NO TENGO DEARREA TENGO MUCHO MIEDO EL PANICO ME ESTA MATANDO. Read more »

hair loss

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Has anyone experienced unrelenting hair loss from meds?IF so,did anyone have problems with sustiva or DDI or viracept?Were you able to do anything about the loss regardless of which aofending med it was.If you made a drug change or interrupted... Read more »

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