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Q: Rebif for MS
asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 5th, 2008
I am on rebiff as suffer from r&r MS but lately I noticed enlarment of my breasts and feminine feelings such as wanting to use make up, long nails etc...
I am a widowed hetrosexual male but I feel feminine now
Is that normal
thanks in advance for you answers


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on February 8th, 2008
Multiple Sclerosis Answer A3626
There is no data that supports the hypothesis that Rebif (interferon-beta) causes feminization of a male body. Feminization is not typical for multiple sclerosis, either. You can consult an endocrinologist first in order to investigate the symptoms of growing breasts and feminine behavior. A hormonal analyses (testosterone, estrogen, FSH, LH, prolactin) can be requested to begin the diagnostic process of identifying the cause for these symptoms.




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