HIV can look different in each person, and not everyone will have the same set of symptoms, and some may not have any signs for a long time. Most of the time, the signs of HIV are the same for men and women. However, there are a few symptoms that are unique to men. Some of the common symptoms of HIV in men include:

• Low sex drive: This is a sign of hypogonadism, which means your testicles don’t make enough of the sex hormone testosterone. This condition is tied to HIV. Hypogonadism can also cause erectile dysfunction, depression, fatigue, infertility, less hair growth on the body and face, and breast tissue growth.

• Sores on the penis: A common sign of HIV is painful open sores, or ulcers on your mouth or esophagus. They can also appear on your anus or penis. These sores often keep coming back.

• Other symptoms: Other symptoms of HIV in men can include fever, sore throat, rashes, and more. Some of the early symptoms of HIV in men include flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, fatigue, sore throat, skin rash, swollen lymph glands, diarrhea, night sweats, and aching muscles or joints.

Its important to note that these male-specific symptoms can also be signs of other conditions. If you have any of these, make sure to speak with your doctor. Not everybody with HIV will have the same symptoms, and it can take years before HIV makes you feel sick. Early HIV symptoms can resemble the flu, and they can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks. But some people do not have any symptoms at all during this early stage of HIV. If you think you may have been exposed to HIV, its important to get tested for HIV regularly, especially if you’ve had unprotected sex or shared needles. HIV treatment can help you stay healthy, and it can also lower or even stop your chances of spreading HIV to other people during sex.