Hypogonadism and liver fibrosis in HIV-infected patients.

E Quiros-RoldanT PorcelliL C PezzaioliM Degli AntoniS PagheraM ProperziE FocàC CarrieroF CastelliAlberto Ferlin

Published in: Journal of endocrinological investigation (2021)

Overt and compensated hypogonadism are frequently observed among HIV-infected men. Whereas obesity is related to secondary hypogonadism, high SHBG levels, related to liver fibrosis degree and HCV co-infection, are responsible for compensated forms.

Keyphrases

liver fibrosis
hiv infected patients
antiretroviral therapy
hiv infected
replacement therapy
human immunodeficiency virus
hepatitis c virus
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
weight loss
type diabetes
smoking cessation
high fat diet induced
middle aged
physical activity
drug induced