Open AccessMetabolic syndrome and endocrine status in HIV-infected transwomen
Author(s) -
Jean-David Pommier,
Cédric Laouénan,
F. Michard,
Emmanuelle Papot,
Paul Urios,
Anne Boutten,
Gilles Peytavin,
C. Ghander,
Sylvie Lariven,
Gerald Castanedo,
David Moho,
Roland Landman,
Bao Phung,
Estela Elizabeth Pérez,
Zelie Julia,
Diane Descamps,
Pascale Roland-Nicaise,
Sylvie Le Gac,
Yazdan Yazdanpanah,
Jean Gadrey,
Patrick Yéni
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
aids
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.195
H-Index - 216
eISSN - 1473-5571
pISSN - 0269-9370
DOI - 10.1097/qad.0000000000002152
Subject(s) - medicine , subclinical infection , hormone , metabolic syndrome , endocrine system , thyroid , viral load , adrenal insufficiency , endocrinology , physiology , gastroenterology , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , immunology , diabetes mellitus
HIV-infected transwomen face multiple specific issues. Economic and social marginalization, sex work, substance abuse, hormonal consumption and silicone injection may affect the course of HIV infection and lead to metabolic and endocrine complications.