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Your HIV Treatment and Weight Gain

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Why HIV Treatments Can Make You Gain Weight

Find out why some of your HIV medications might cause you to put on extra pounds.

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My Experience With Weight Gain

Weight gain can be a big problem when you take HIV medication. Two Black gay men share their stories of how they’re tilting the scales in the favor.

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Be Your Own Advocate During Your Doctor’s Visit

Are you struggling with weight gain from your HIV treatment? Here’s how to get the help you need from your doctor.

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How to Safely Shed Those Extra Pounds

Get some practical diet and exercise tips to help you lose weight that you gained after taking HIV medications.

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Keep an Eye on the Scale

Whether you're gaining pounds or dropping them, learn how to keep your weight in the healthy range when you're getting treated for HIV.

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Potential Risks

Find out what kinds of health problems you need to watch out for if your HIV treatment causes you to put on some extra pounds.

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My Experience With This Side Effect

A woman explains how lifestyle changes helped her manage weight gain that began after she started treatment for HIV.

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Balancing Treatment and Building Muscle Mass

You might gain some weight during your HIV treatment, but you can work on your muscles to stay strong and healthy. Follow these tips for building muscle.

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Retaining Muscle Mass

Unwanted weight loss and decreased muscle mass are common with HIV. Here’s how to hold on to your strength with diet and exercise.

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How Treatment Can Cause Weight Gain

HIV is often associated with a loss of appetite and therefore weight loss. But treatment can swing the scale in the other direction. Why is that?

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Staying Positive About Your Body Image

Are you struggling with weight gain since starting HIV treatment? Find out what you can do to boost your body image and self-esteem.

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