hiv lipodystrophy

Do I need T treatment?

Many of your stories sound very familiar. I am a 52 yo man diagnosed HIV pos. 1987. (HTLV III) After many years of occasional health issues, I am still alive and pretty fit. My doctors at Kaiser refuse to treat me for low T in spite of all these symptoms. Symptoms: 1. Erectile Dysfunction...
- JerryMc
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- Sep 17, 2018
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- Forum: Clinical Use of Anabolics and Hormones
Free Download : Survivor Wisdom: How to Stay Healthy While Living with HIV

This is a handout of slides from a lecture I did a few years ago to update patients and clinicians about the HIV Cure, side effect management and general health in HIV. Free download: http://www.nelsonvergel.com/pdfs/cruise_general2010.pdf http://www.nelsonvergel.com/pdfs/cruise_general2010.pdf
- Nelson Vergel
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- May 2, 2017
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HIV and Abdominal Fat Gain (Lipodystrophy)

Nelson Vergel from PowerUSA.org interviews Dr Steven Grinspoon from Havard Medical School about what we know about HIV lipodystrophy associated fat accumulation. Dr Grinspoon covers potential causes and treatments. For more information please refer to the closing image at the end of the video...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Jul 12, 2016
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HIV and Abdominal Fat Gain (Lipodystrophy)- Interview with Dr Steven Grinspoon - Harvard

Nelson Vergel from PowerUSA.org interviews Dr Steven Grinspoon from Havard Medical School about what we know about HIV lipodystrophy associated fat accumulation. Dr Grinspoon covers potential causes and treatments. For more information please refer to the closing image at the end of the video...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Jul 12, 2016
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- Forum: Clinical Use of Anabolics and Hormones
What is being done about HIV lipodystrophy?

This article summarizes issues surrounding body changes in HIV, the use of growth hormone releasing hormone (Egrifta), facial fillers for facial wasting and more. What is being done about HIV lipodystrophy?
- Nelson Vergel
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- Jun 30, 2014
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- Forum: Clinical Use of Anabolics and Hormones
Use of Testosterone and Anabolic Steroids in Patients Who Have HIV

Introductory Article: Anabolic Steroids: A Practical Guide Use of Androgens in Patients Who Have HIV/AIDS: What We Know About the Effect of Androgens on Wasting and Lipodystrophy Permission by author: Donald Abrams, MD AIDS Read. 2001 Mar;11(3):149-56. Abstract Decreases in energy, sense...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Jan 24, 2014
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- Forum: Clinical Use of Anabolics and Hormones

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038