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Testosterone Deficiency

After being on Testosteron injections of 200 mg. every 2 week for about 4 years now, my level has remained abnormaly low for 12 weeks. Last report it was 165 total test. My doctor also prescribes Testoderm tts patch to use after the first week as...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Unfortunately, I have never seen HCG work in HIV patients. It does seem to help in the weight lifters who have used testosterone,but HIV is different. Some people just need more testosterone. I would increase your dose to weekly injections of 200... Read more »

Testosterone deficiency

I got my first lab work results back (after initial diagnosis of being HIV positive) and my doc showed me I had a 5.8 level of testosterone. She said the normal levels start at 6.5 (I think that's correct). Should I get on some therapy for...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Between 25 and 45 percent of all male HIVers suffer from low testosterone. It can lead to loss of energy, appetite, weight, muscle and bone mass, sex drive and even your rosy outlook on life! Low testosterone is the most common hormonal... Read more »

Testosterone Deficiency HCG

For Bodybuilders who take 'roids the amount of HCG they usually take is 5000 IU per 5cc. The overseas version comes in 5000 IU per cc. 5 cc is lot to push in. It may be you need that dosage. most Ins will pay for it, if a letter is sent telling...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Thank you for the information. Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.... Read more »

Fatigue with low testosterone

I have recently noticed more fatigue. My viral load has been undectectable for 3 years and my CD4 has been dropping slowly(currently 180). I hear some opinions that the health of the immune system is judged more by viral load (lack of it) and...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

First, it should be made quite clear that the key marker of how your immune system is doing is your CD4 count, NOT the viral load. A higher viral load helps predict who will experience a more rapid decrease in CD4 count over time, but as long as the... Read more »

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VITAMIN DEFICIENCY !!

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im having this problem that resembles a vitamin deficiency,the problem im having is a sore burning tongue and most recently erection diffuculties,im a 51 yr old white male,my question is,,,,has anyone ever heard of these being symptoms due to hiv... Read more »

Testosterone and depression

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I'm looking for more info/personal experience concerning treatments and symptoms associated with testosterone/hormonal deficiency and associated problems, (fatigue, mood changes, ability to focus, loss of drive, lessened experience of joy, general... Read more »

Stuff from web re. immune system a seroconversion

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I noticed that several people had been asking for information regarding the idea that an impaired immune system would explain seroconversion after 3 months or longer. Here is one post taken from Dr. Holodniy's site. I have seen several other... Read more »

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Did anyone know this was going on? How is our privacy guaranteed?

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