Easier To Treat Aids Hiv

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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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Who pass HIV Easier

Is it easier for a man to give Hiv to a woman, or is it easier for a woman to give it to a man? From what I've heard it's easier for a man to give it to a woman because of their semen. ...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,You heard correctly. Male-to-female HIV transmission in the vagina is significantly more likely than female-to-male HIV transmission from the vagina. Estimates in some studies suggest eight times greater efficiency of male-to-female... Read more »

breathing easier

Hello Dr. Bob, I'm so very sorry to hear about your brother passing away. My prayers and best wishes are with you.Well, I took my first HIV test this morning at about 8:30 am, the last 2 weeks have been pure hell. I have worked myself up into...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Breathing Easier,Thank you for your comments regarding my brother.I agree with the advice your counselor provided. Your HIV rapid test was negative and therefore you don't have to worry about "false positive" results.... Read more »

HIV passage easier due to current sickness at the time of exposure?!?

Hello Dr. Bob I was wondering if having a sickness, such a broncitis, during sexual exposure (vaginal sex) would effect the liklihood and easiness of the HIV virus intering my body. you see I was suffering from broncitis, which almost made me not be...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You were suffering bronchitis so severe you could hardly speak; yet you were shagging a prostitute??? Thats not exactly what the doctor meant when he prescribed you medication and told you to "go to bed".Will your bronchitis make it... Read more »

To Treat, or Not To Treat....

In a female patient (hiv+ 8 years) who takes no meds and has the following stats, would recommend treatment for anemia, and if so, what therapy would you recommend?Stats:T4: 20VL: 300,000Hemoglobin: 9.5Hematocrit: 28Serum Iron:22Low white...

Response from J. B. Molaghan, N.P., A.C.R.N.

San Francisco General Hospital

HelloThanks for the concise stats. Based on this information, it appears as if you have an iron deficiency anemia. All of your markers for anemia are below normal levels. Iron deficiency is more common in females, and is usually caused by (1)... Read more »

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easier to give up

Posted by borrowedtime, 6 Replies

i tested positive last may 2008 (got exposed february 2008). further found out that i have kidney disease (and advised to go on low sodium/potassium diet, 1500 mg/2000mg per day), type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and triglycerides. with a... Read more »

treating hiv holistic healthwise

Posted by taian, 2 Replies

anyone involved treating hiv with herbology,using colloidal silver regime or other w/good results Read more »

My doctor is refusing to treat my HIV until I sign

Posted by Garth, 2 Replies

Hello world,
As a newly diagnosed HIV gay man, living in Edmonton Alberta, ( diagnosed 1 year now) I am facing what I beleive to be discrimination and bullying by my doctor. My counts when first diagnosed were CD4 500 and viral load 16,000. Over... Read more »

People treated very early may be "prime candidates" for HIV cure studies

Posted by ashler1977, 1 Reply

Very early antiretroviral treatment limits the size of HIV reservoir

http://www.aidsmap.com/Very-early-antiretroviral-treatment-limits-the-size-of-HIV-reservoir/page/2587303/ Read more »

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