#lipodystrophy

Lipodystrophy, HIV, aging—I may have a few battle scars, but I’m still at my best right now.

It's important to discuss any side effects you may have with your health care provider.

The condition, involving an abnormal distribution of fat, is an indicator of good antiretroviral adherence.

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It’s sad, but our stories are not heard. We are the forgotten.

A side effect of some HIV meds, lipodystrophy results in a redistribution of fat.

Celebrating 20 years of effective HIV treatment

HIV is linked with a raised risk of high blood pressure, perhaps driven by body fat composition changes resulting from meds side effects.

After struggling to find out where life was going to lead me, I found myself wanting to become an advocate for other women who are positive.

There are various options for treating the symptoms of lipodystrophy, both in terms of fat buildup (lipohypertrophy) and fat loss (lipoatrop

What is lipodystrophy and what causes it?

Lipodystrophy, or abnormal changes in fat distribution, is a common problem among people living with HIV.

Contrary to popular belief, HIV-positive people gain excess body fat because of the virus itself rather than antiretroviral (ARV) treatment.

Older medications are more likely to cause this change in the body.