How To Get Rid Of Vaginal Dryness

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Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange

Vaginal Health

It's hard to get information about HIV and women's health issues. Yes, I'm talking about birth control, yeast infections and menopause. As a woman living with HIV, what do I need to know about my health down there? -- E.R., Kamloops, BC ... Read more »

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

Vaginitis

What is vaginitis? Vaginitis is a term for any infection or inflammation of the vagina. What are the symptoms of vaginitis? In general, vaginitis may cause itching, irritation, or abnormal vaginal discharge. There are a several different kinds of... Read more »

A Primer on What's Up With Cure Research

Research aimed toward curing HIV infection by ridding the body of the virus or teaching the immune system to keep the virus under control without the need for antiretroviral (ARV) drugs -- what some refer to as a "functional cure" -- is beginning to... Read more »

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RE:How do i get rid of a bland taste after taking atripla

Keith,I have noticed something similar when taking my meds, but I have discovered its not the meds themselves I can taste - as they can make my mouth dry I sometimes wake up with a 'furry' coating in my mouth, prob also linked to being a...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Atripla has rarely caused loss of taste (I have heard that occasionally). Mouth breathing/snoring could decrease taste sensation some. A good ear, nose and throat exam and sleep study might be helpful. KH... Read more »

HIV +/ recurrent vaginal strep and staph

I am hiv+ and have been for 11 years. For the past year, I keep getting strep b and staph infections in my vagina. My doctor says that these are bacteria that can be found on a persons hand or in their mouth and on their skin. I have been treated...

Response from John L. Sullivan, M.D.

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

I am sorry that I am not able to answer your question; your vaginal discharge may not be caused by bacterial infections; I would suggest that you see another gynecologist to seek a second opinion;JLS.... Read more »

can vaginal thrush lead to oral thrush?

Doctor, I'm scared. I have had a yeast infection (vaginal) for over 6 years. It didn't itch, so I didn't bother much about it. I tried to get rid of it twice - very far apart - but both times it came back. I now have flat red...

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.

Grady Health System

Vaginal candidiasis is a common condition in the immunocompetent (HIV-) population. There are very effective therapies available for management of this condition. For people who have recurrent infections, there are ways of preventing recurrence. My... Read more »

Mouth Dryness

Hello Dr, I am HIV+, I was on Atripla then my Dr changed my meds when Atripla failed, I am now on Truvada, Reyataz, Norvir.before I start this new combo I had a sever mouth dryness, which bothered me so much and made me crazy. after one month of...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

I am not clear as to whether you are still taking the Remeron, and the exact timing of the mouth dryness with starting Remeron. That medication is known to cause dry mouth. In addition, there could be an interaction between Remeron and Norvir, as it... Read more »

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