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What Is The Treatment For Gynecomastia
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gynecomastia,hiv treatmentHi! I have a simple question: Is there any relation between side effects of hiv med and gynecomastia? I'm 36 and I've been on treament for 5 years (4 years with Crix,Videx and Zerit). Since last feb I'm taking Sustiva,Ziagen and...
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
You have already noted several possible causes. Gynecomastia is seen in the setting of HIV infection with treatment. Some patients have hormonal abnormalities (increased prolactin, testosterone deficiency, etc). I have seen it with a variety of...
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Gynecomastia treatmentLast year I had surgery on my left pectoral to remove a gynecomastia mass. Since then, the same... Read more »Gynecomastia treatmentLast year I had surgery on my left pectoral to remove a gynecomastia mass. Since then, the same... Read more »
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Gynecomastia -- painful breast lumps
Posted by patrickf, 2 Replies
I've been HIV+ for about 15 years or so, on meds for 7-8yrs..... and have been doing VERY well.However, within the last 30 days, I've developed a painful lump (about the size of a pencil eraser) under my right breast nipple. After a thorough... Read more » Breast surgery and hiv
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