Incidence of gynecomastia in men infected with HIV and treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy

Scand J Infect Dis. 2001;33(7):559-60. doi: 10.1080/00365540110026476.

Abstract

A longitudinal study found that the incidence of gynecomastia in HIV-infected male patients treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy was 0.8/100 patient-years, with a prevalence of 2.8% in those treated for > or = 2 y. Even though the physiopathology remains unclear, this study suggests that gynecomastia should be monitored in these patients.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active / adverse effects*
  • France / epidemiology
  • Gynecomastia / chemically induced*
  • Gynecomastia / epidemiology
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prevalence