White Women With Hiv

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White Women and HIV

It was my third day of calling HIV service organizations to talk about white women and AIDS, and things were rapidly going downhill. Finally, after several days of calling various AIDS organizations across the country, I was referred to WORLD, Women... Read more »

The Hidden Epidemic: White Women and HIV

"People see me -- I'm blonde, I live at the beach, I'm the girl next door -- and when we go into schools, you should see their faces change when I tell them I'm HIV positive. That's why my AIDS education work is so important -- they'll remember me... Read more »

White House Says Women Are a Priority in the U.S. National HIV/AIDS Strategy

Washington, D.C. -- This past Tuesday the White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP) held an historic meeting focused on women and HIV. Their goal was to bring together experts in the field to advise in "making women a priority population in... Read more »

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is hpv commen in women without hiv

dear doc,hi, i had alow risk exposure,by which i mean the guy did not penetrate me totaly and did not come in me,i was tested 4 months after and was neg,so was the guy,a month down the line i was dignosed with hpv related mild cervical dysplasiand...

Response from Judith A. Aberg, M.D.

Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine

Slow down and take a deep breath.HPV is not the same as HIV. HPV is human papilloma virus and is associated with genital warts and cervical cancer. Not everyone who gets HPV gets cervical cancer but it does increase your risk. It is critical that... Read more »

fatigue with no anemia in women

I am 40yoa white female mother of 3 and married, I found out I was HIV+ 5 years ago. I have been on HAART and anti-depressants and getting counseling. Recently I stopped my AIDS meds, thinking they were part of my fatigue problem, but the fatigue...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Dear Desperate Mom,You are not alone! Fatigue is the number one complaint of all of us who are HIV positive! It's certainly my biggest complaint! There are a wide variety of potential contributing factors. Often it turns out to be a combination... Read more »

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 »

White Count/Testosterone

Dear Docs,Thanks for taking my questions. Im HIV+ , W/M, 44 y/o and have been on Epzicom and Sustiva since May 2007. Doing very well on the drugs, no side effects that I notice and my 2/11/08 blood test show undet, cd4 589, and cd4% 40. However...

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Sustiva + Epizom generally has little negative effect on white blood cell counts particularly after many years of safe use. Vitamin deficiencies or bone marrow problems need to be at least considered. Experts argue and solid data is limited... Read more »

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White Tongue & HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I had unprotected oral sex with a woman whose hiv status I am unsure of. It was at the tail end of her period but saw no blood anywhere. We did have intercourse as well but we usd a condom. The following morning I notice a white coating on my... Read more »

HIV + Women in Rural Areas

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I am the new Director of a small ASO in a rural area. I have worked at a larger ASO in an urban area, and was wondering what needs and concerns women in rural areas have that may be different from women in the city. I am planning a needs... Read more »

West Coast guy looking to meet women

Posted by Anonymous

I`m a 41 yr old HIV positive white male, average build to muscular, brown eyes & hair, 6ft 190-205lbs. Thin on top, not bad looking.I work as a painting & light remodelling contractor. Also have some other small business interests.

I truly... 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 »

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