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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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Severe Hypochondria on HIV/aids and ashamed of past mistake

Hi. I found this website really helpful and i want more help.Recently i am suffering from severe Hiv hypochondria. The country i am living in has very HIV prevalence rate and all the migrants have to go through HIV test to ensure their fitness. 5...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I agree your problem is "severe HIV hypochondria" and not HIV itself! Your HIV-acquisition risk is extremely low, considering your experience was just two young (and presumably HIV-negative) teenagers experimenting and satisfying... Read more »

Over the rest of the life of a patient with HIV, how much does it cost to treat a patient on the average?

Over the rest of the life of a patient with HIV, how much does it cost to treat a patient on the average?...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question.I am not aware of any recent study that has looked into the overall costs ofHIV care and treatment. Such studies have been done in the past, howevercosts have radically changed just in the past year or so. This is... Read more »

HIV/HCV Coinfected: which to treat first?

I have been HIV+ for approximately 9 years, and have never taken any Meds, enjoying good health. For about a year now, however, I have felt symptoms such as general fatigue and sore throats, having a harder time to fight off colds, etc. I recently...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

You have asked an excellent series of questions. Let me try to answer one at a time.1. In my practice, I would also treat your HIV up front since you have a very high HIV RNA level. I would check the labs one more time to be certain they are stable... Read more »

Sinusitus a Sign of HIV??? And do doctors try to treat you without you knowing??

I came down with a sinus infection on February 16th and I thought it went away but it has returned this past weekend, this time with swollen glands in my neck. The doctor did blood tests and throat culture, but there was no mono or strep. Im...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Crying in My Coffee,You are actually worried that your doctor is trying to treat you for HIV without your knowing???? WHAT??? Dude, you are not "going nuts;" you are already nuts. In fact such fears qualify you as full-blown loony... Read more »

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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 »

Can HIV survive in Sandalwood paste?

Posted by needhelp20102011, 1 Reply

I'm an Indian origin. I shaved my head recently for an Indian ritual and applied sandalwood paste on my head.
All hindus will do the same thing and share the same sandalwood paste container.
But I'm worried what if HIV exists in the paste as it was... Read more »