Open AccessEffects of long-term testosterone administration in HIV-infected women: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial
Author(s) -
Sara E. Looby,
M. N. Collins,
Hang Lee,
Steven Grinspoon
Publication year - 2009
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.0b013e3283299145
Subject(s) - testosterone (patch) , placebo , endocrinology , medicine , bone mineral , lean body mass , bone density , androgen , discontinuation , osteoporosis , hormone , body weight , alternative medicine , pathology
Androgen deficiency is common in HIV-infected women. We investigated the long-term effects of transdermal testosterone on body composition, bone mineral density, quality of life, and safety.