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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 »

Gynecological Conditions and HIV/AIDS

Table of Contents Vaginal Candidiasis Tips That May Help Prevent Yeast Infections Herpes Syphilis Other Common STIs Cervicitis Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Human Papillomavirus Menstrual Changes Menopause Interactions Between Anti-HIV... Read more »

Office of Dietary Supplements: Frequently Asked Questions

Use and Safety of Dietary Supplements How do I know if I need a dietary supplement? How can I get more information about a particular dietary supplement such as whether it is safe and effective? Where can I find information about the use of... Read more »

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Scared Aussie OCD Dude Part II: Revenge of the Cyst!

Hi again Doctor Bob!It's Scared Aussie OCD Dude again. I hope you're well! Thank you very much for answering my previous question, your reassurance was a huge help and very much appreciated.I've just got some follow up question (more...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Aussie OCD Dude,I have no way of accurately determining how healed your small wound was over the Internet. If indeed it resembled a keloid scar, most likely it was not an open wound.Although I always enjoy the mental image of horned-up Aussie... Read more »

Herbs and HIV

HI doctor. can Herbs treat (not cure) HIV better than the drugs we have. If no, why not. I used herbs (some type of dough)on my pilonidal cyst wound (huge) that wouldn't heal by itself and it healed it in 2 weeks. I guess I'm talking in...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello U. of Mich. Stud,If you get into medical school, chances are you'll change your mind rather quickly about medications versus herbs in the treatment of significant diseases. I will point out that many medications were developed from herbs... Read more »

Cleanse Herbs

What cleanse herb can I take with Atripla...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

I advise strongly against using any cleansing herbs. They can be toxic and there is no such a thing as cleansing. No interaction data is available between HIV medications and herbs.If you want to cleanse, drink water through the day, eat a clean... Read more »

Herbes & Vitamines - Pre Hiv Meds

Let me begin by saying thank you very much for all the great work you people do - Thank you!I was diagnosed positive in January 2006 (most likely infected in September 2006 in serious car accident)I have not yet began any HIV medication. I have been...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Michael-Thanks for your post and kind words.It seems to me that you're taking an awful amount of supplements. I can't tell you if they will be of any benefit in the long run (since many of my patients tried mega vitamins and supplements... Read more »

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a tip for immune boosting

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Look guys, no special food or herb is going to chase HIV out of your systems. Dietary precautions work like this: it's not what you eat, it's what you DON'T eat that will keep you healthy. I have learned that I get wasting spells several days to... Read more »

Yeast infections

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Does anyone deal with mouth and vaginal yeast infections? I am really running out of options, its like I clear one its gone for a week then its back.Does anyone else have this annoying problem. Read more »

4 yrs ago

Posted by lovemestill07, 4 Replies

Hi,
About 4 yrs ago I had unprotected vaginal sex, which only lasted a few minutes with someone I had just started dating (stupidest mistake I've ever made). About a week after we had sex I got very sick for one day (fever, severe headache,... Read more »

Confused

Posted by jay0825, 3 Replies

Had protected vaginal unprotected oral sex with female in Apr 06. Since that encounter my once perfectly healthy body has gone to pieces. Even though I've tested negative for over a year now I still have the following symptoms white patches on... Read more »

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