HIV/AIDS Complications
Increased estrogen levels may underlie sexual dysfunction in men
Published in AIDS Weekly, April 21st, 2003
According to recent research from Germany, "various endocrine functions have been described" as a result of HIV infection.
"However, there is limited information available on estrogens and their function in these patients," said J. Teichmann and coauthors at the University of Giessen, who performed a study "to evaluate the pituitary and testicular endocrine markers."
"Fourteen HIV-positive men were included into the longitudinal study with a follow up period of 18 months. None of the patients had a history or clinical evidence of endocrine...
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Source: AIDS Weekly (2003-04-21)
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