Hiv And Women

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

HIV/AIDS Among Women

Early in the epidemic, HIV infection and AIDS were diagnosed for relatively few women and female adolescents (although we know now that many women were infected with HIV through injection drug use but that their infections were not diagnosed). 1 Today, women account for more than one quarter of all new HIV/AIDS diagnoses. Women of color are especially affected by HIV infection and AIDS. In 2004 (the most recent year for which data are...

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HIV- women & HIV + guy

I meet this guy and we have been dating for about 7/8 weeks. We haven't kissed or had sex. I like the guy, but he just told me that he is HIV+, for about 18 months, from a previous relationship with another women. I still like him, at this...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,You've been dating for eight weeks and haven't even kissed yet??? Hmm . . . are you sure your new Mr. Right isn't gay? OK, let's assume he's straight as a lawn dart and positively charged. There is absolutely no risk... Read more »

Hiv (+) women make meal ????

Hiv (+) women make meal ???? and Casual contact in the family. First i explain my family story. My wife is nurse. We got married 3 years ago. We have two son. My sons and me are hiv (-). But 6 months ago, my wife was exposure Needle stick.now, she...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Contact such as your describe rarely if ever transmits HIV. Sharing needles,razors, toothbrushes is discourage due to the possibility of blood contact. Common sense hygiene and washing generally reduced the risk for transmission to near zero. KH... Read more »

hiv women orgasm

can a women with hiv orgasm multi times when having sex with her partner....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Can a woman with HIV orgasm multiple times when having sex with her partner? Certainly, but of course that depends on the "talent" of that partner!Dr. Bob... Read more »

HIV+ Women and Menopause

Please tell me about women and menopause. Each time I have tried to find out how I'm affected as an HIV+ woman I have gotten vague responses. I need to know any and all information that you can give....

Response from Brooks Jackson, M.D.

Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine

Please submit this question to The Body's Management of Side Effects and Symptoms Forum.... Read more »

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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 »

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 »

any hiv + women, need to chat with you

Posted by pjdg, 3 Replies

need to share feelings,ideas,and give opinions with you, PM me. Read more »

HIV + women for newsletter

Posted by Anonymous

I'm writing a newsletter on HIV and women for the National Women's Health Resource Center; I'd like to hear from you about what you think are the most difficult aspects of the disease, particularly as it relates to gender. . . I'm on a tight... Read more »

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