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Reversing Hypogonadism With Zinc Orotate

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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 »

Can Iron & Zinc supplementation increased Viral Loads?

I understand that in South Africa the Dept of Health advises against Iron & Zinc... Read more »

androgel side effects

does androgel cause testicle shrinkage, if so is it safe to stop and is this side effect reversable... Read more »
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AIDS Community Research Initiative of America

The HIV Life Cycle

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AIDS InfoNet

Other Antiretroviral Drugs in Development

Integrase Inhibitors Maturation Inhibitors Zinc Finger Inhibitors Viral Decay Accelerator Drugs No Longer in Development NOTE: Several fact sheets describe drugs that are being tested against HIV: Fact Sheet 410 : nucleoside analog... Read more »
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Experimental NNRTI-Based Microbicide Gel Prevents HIV Infection in Monkeys

An experimental vaginal microbicide applied daily protected female monkeys against simian HIV (SHIV) infection, even hours after application, according to the authors of a new study. The gel combines zinc acetate and micromolar doses of MIV-150, a... Read more »
International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care

Diagnosis and Treatment of Endocrine Disorders in the HIV-Infected Patient

Disturbances of adrenal, thyroid, growth hormone, and gonadal function are commonly seen in HIV disease and may contribute to the loss of muscle and lean body mass in advanced HIV disease. Increasingly, anabolic hormonal therapies are being... Read more »

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