Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To review the use of testosterone for the prevention of bone loss in men with HIV infection. DATA SOURCES: A MEDLINE search (1966-May 2002) on the use of testosterone in osteoporosis/HIV infection was performed. A reference bibliography search was also completed. DATA SYNTHESIS: Osteopenia/osteoporosis is reported in HIV-infected men due to a myriad of factors. Sex hormone deficiency is a frequent endocrine abnormality in this population. CONCLUSIONS: In HIV-negative men, testosterone may be beneficial for preventing bone loss and hastening the resolution of fractures. Testosterone's role in preventing bone loss in HIV-infected men remains to be defined.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 582-585 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Annals of Pharmacotherapy |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Apr 2003 |
Keywords
- AIDS
- HIV
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Testosterone