When Must A Pregnant Woman With Hiv Start Taking Medicine

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Get the Facts

Starting HIV Treatment

First Things First Choosing an HIV Drug Regimen Resistance Sequencing Adherence Dosing Schedule Taking Your Pills Side Effects Putting It All Together First Things First When you and your health care provider decide the time is right for you tostart treatment, there are things you can do to set yourself up for success.The first step is to think positively. Having the right attitude going in willhelp you get the most out...

Ask the Experts

Pregnant woman with HIV

I got diagnosed this year on prenatal test and my gynecologist told me to start treatment for the baby which i did, but after 3weeks of taking the medecines i did get some side effects like full body rash in the mouth, the face, the all body that...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Challenging situation. Most often a regimen that is now being reasonable well tolerated would be continued. The consideration to switch regimens depends on a number of factors including what other meds are available to you and whether you have a... Read more »

HIV (Pregnant Woman)

Dear Doctor,My girlfriend is pregnant past 8 months.We did test for HIV in a well reputated hospital in August and fairly it was negative.But after having test she went to her mother house.There she went to a district hospital as a place is not well...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Most likely the second test was a false-positive test due to your girlfriend's pregnancy. See below. Follow-up testing should be able to quickly sort out your wife's true HIV serostatus. Use reputable hospitals and laboratories for... Read more »

When should HIV infected patient start taking medicine?

Good afternoon doctor, a close relative of mine was recently diagnosted as HIV positive. She informed the family that her doctor said she did not have to start taking medicine yet. I am concerned she may be in denial and lying. Could that be...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

The current guidelines suggest to start HIV treatment if either one has symptoms of HIV infection or if one's CD4 count is below 500 cells/mm3. Some studies have even suggested that it might be appropriate to start when the CD4 count is above... Read more »

Should I start taking medicine now?

Dear Dr Aberg,I found that I was HIV positive six months ago. I went to the Doctor and he tells me that my viral load has increased to 205000 and that my T cells are at 843. He is recommending that I start a treatment due to the high viral load....

Response from Judith A. Aberg, M.D.

Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine

The question as to when to start is a good one. Many experts would recommend starting antiretroviral therapy in the setting of a high viral load regardless of the CD4 count. I usually do not unless the person is symptomatic or it is primary... Read more »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Connect With Others

Do thjey screen pregnant woman for hiv?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

My ex husband girlfriend is pregnant and she does not know that he has hiv. He swore to me he was careful. Will they screen her for HIV in her pregnancy? I am so freaked out. The baby is in danger and I don't want to get involved since he has... Read more »

re: Help me, oral sex with HIV+ woman

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

11 days before, i made an oral sex with a girl without protection, then i ejected into her mouth, maybe around 1 miniute. 2 days later, i had doubts, so i took her to test HIV. The result is she infected HIV+. I did not know to take PEP medication... Read more »

Woman HIV+ and dating...

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

I was dating a guy for 2 years. He knew about my HIV statis and seemed ok with it. He was very loving and understanding. We practiced safe sex, talked about medicine everything. He recently took a job on the road and broke up with me because he... Read more »

HIV (Pregnant Woman)

Posted by Vinay007, 1 Reply

Hi All !

My girlfriend is pregnant past 8 months.We did test for HIV in a well reputated hospital in August and fairly it was negative.But after having test she went to her mother house.There she went to a district hospital as a place is not well... Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>