Aids Hiv And Irregular Periods

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Gynecological Problems and HIV/AIDS

HIV-Positive Women and Gynecological Problems Certain gynecological (GYN) conditions are more common, more serious and/or more difficult to treat in HIV-positive women than HIV-negative women. If left untreated, some GYN infections can develop into more serious conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or cervical cancer. Which GYN Conditions Are Most Problematic? Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV, Genital Herpes) There are many forms...

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HIV & MENSTRUAL IRREGULARITIES

Dear Dr.Squires,A lot of HIV positive women seem to be experiencing problems with their periods and unfortunately I can not seem to find the answers I am looking for on this issue. I have stopped menstruating yet my hormone levels do not indicate...

Response from Kathleen E. Squires, M.D.

University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine

First, let me apologize for the delay in answering your questions. I am also going to have to beg forgiveness once again because I do not have any definitive answers for you. Although many patients and clinicians have reported that menstrual... Read more »

HIV meds causing irregular period?

I am considering getting pregnant and trying to get everything "lined up" before switching meds- I currently am on viread,reyataz,epivir, and ritonavir(started PI 4 months ago). I have an undetectable viral load and cd4's at 1100,...

Response from John L. Sullivan, M.D.

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

It is highly unlikely that your meds are responsible for your problems with your periods; I would recommend that you identify an obstetrician/gynecologist with experience in treating HIV infected women to help you with your decision making; you can... Read more »

Irregular menstruation

I started taking HIV drugs in 2002 but had had a regular menstruation cycle. However, starting from May, i had my period after 50 days. after the last period, i have stayed for today is 60th day, nothing is coming, what can be the problem? ...

Response from Sharon Lee, M.D.

University of Kansas Medical Center

Not an easy answer. Please check with your HIV doc and see about a gyn exam and evaluation to figure this out.Be well.... Read more »

MENSTRUAL IRREGULARITY

Dear DrI was diagnosed hiv+ last october so was my fiancee. I have been on zerit, fortovase and epivir since and my load was undetectable. My fiancee hasn't been on any medication cause he feels he has no symptoms as yet. Anyway we been careful...

Response from Kathleen E. Squires, M.D.

University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine

PC:I am afraid to say that we do not fully understand the relationship between the infection itself, the medications that we prescribe and the hormonal (and menstrual cycle) system. Women have reported either changes in their normal menstrual... Read more »

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