HIV And Hormones In Women

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Women and HIV: Hormonal Contraception for HIV Positive Women

Table of Contents Introduction The Range of Hormonal Contraceptives Contraceptive Use by Women With HIV Keeping HIV Positive Women Safe Preventing Disease Transmission Making Sure the Drugs Work Questions Remain Weighing In:... Read more »

Women, Hormones and HIV

Table of Contents Hormone Basics Hormones and HIV Problems Caused by Irregular Hormone Levels Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Alternative Treatments Testosterone Human Growth Hormone Taking Care of Yourself Hormone Basics ... Read more »

Hormonal Contraception Use Does Not Increase Women's Risk of HIV Infection, Study Says

The use of hormonal contraception does not increase women's overall risk of HIV infection, according to a study published Thursday on the Web site of the Journal AIDS , Reuters reports. The study -- conducted by NIH -- followed about 6,000 women... Read more »

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Women and hormones

I have noticed since starting my most recent HAART Regime (Kaletra, Epivir and Viread) that my moods are more difficult to control. Although life is stressful enough all by itself, I find that two weeks prior to my cycle starting, I get more moody,...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Kaletra could alter the levels of estrogen which may impact your menstrual/hormonal cycles +/- the effect from the birth control pill. Your HIV doc would be the best person to assess what your HIV treatment options are based on your past treatment... Read more »

Women and hormones

Response from Sharon Lee, M.D.

University of Kansas Medical Center

While your mood changes may be associated with the HAART change indirectly, this symptom is probably more directly associated with the apparent change in hormones you have experienced if your periods "became irregular". I don't know... Read more »

Women and hormones

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

These particular antiretrovirals (Kaletra, Epivir, & Viread) are not known for causing mood problems. This is in contrast to some other drugs, like Sustiva, which are commonly associated with side effects, such as depression, nightmares,... Read more »

is hpv commen in women without hiv

dear doc,hi, i had alow risk exposure,by which i mean the guy did not penetrate me totaly and did not come in me,i was tested 4 months after and was neg,so was the guy,a month down the line i was dignosed with hpv related mild cervical dysplasiand...

Response from Judith A. Aberg, M.D.

Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine

Slow down and take a deep breath.HPV is not the same as HIV. HPV is human papilloma virus and is associated with genital warts and cervical cancer. Not everyone who gets HPV gets cervical cancer but it does increase your risk. It is critical that... Read more »

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HISPANIC HIV LOOKING FOR A HIV WOMEN

Posted by Anonymous

HI, MY NAME IS HUMBERTO FROM MASTIC BEACH IN LONG ISLAND . I AM LOOKING FOR A WOMEN WHO UNDERSTANDS THE EMOTIONAL AND FELLING OF SOMEONE WHO IS LIVING WITH HIV AND IS NOT AFFRAID TO HAVE SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP WITH SOMEONE. WHO ALSO LIKES MOVIES,... Read more »

Survey: HIV- women desiring children with HIV+ man

Posted by Poppy

BAPAC, Bay Area Perinatel AIDS Center is conducting an online survey for HIV- women, desiring to have children with an HIV+ male partner. The goal of this survey is to collect data which will be useful in educating couples, physicians,... Read more »

Childbirth Ed for HIV positive women

Posted by Anonymous

The Sister's Upper Room is an Alternative Women's Health practice in Harlem that offers both traditional and holistic services to women. In addition we offer Women's healthcare workshops and specialized Women's health classes, specific to women's... Read more »

are women more riskier to have HIV than men?

Posted by mick, 2 Replies

i just want to ask a question regarding HIV transmission, who is more riskier in acquiring HIV, men or women? Read more »

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