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Women and HIV/AIDS

Table of Contents A Look at the Numbers Is HIV Different for Men and Women? Treatment in HIV+ Women: Efficacy, Side Effects, and Drug Interactions Gynecological Issues in HIV+ Women Pregnancy and HIV In Conclusion A Look at the Numbers Over 25 years have passed since the first diagnosis of AIDS (Acquired ImmuneDeficiency Syndrome) in America. While there were a handful of women amongthe first cases, AIDS was thought...

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First Steps when diagnosed HIV-Positive?

I live in Thailand and my brother-in-law recently learned that he was HIV-Positive, he found out only when his wife became gradually more sick until, about 3 weeks ago, she was diagnosed with the virus--she has just been sent home from the hospital...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Sorry to hear about your brother-in-law. I know that antiretroviral medication is available in Thailand through government sponsored programs that produce generic antiretrovirals. His doctor should be able to guide him into the system so that he can... Read more »

Newly diagnosed/first labs

Hi! My initial experience since being diagnosed HIV+ Jan. 9 has been less than informative and I have a question about my numbers. My first lab results showed CD4 count of 455 and a CD4 percent of 16%. My CD8 count was 1998 with a percent of 69%...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Let's see if we can dissect this all. Your CD8 count is markedly elevated in response to HIV infection and that is a good thing. That drives your ratio down. CD8 cells are the main cell that fights HIV infection. Although it is possible that... Read more »

Prezista as first line HAART for newly diagnosed

Hi Dr. McGowan,I am 24 and was diagnosed with HIV in May 2009, after becoming seriously ill for several months with sinus and chest infections as well as asthma and jock itch. I recommended to my GP that he test me for HIV even though he said it...

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

North Shore University Hospital

I am glad you have taken charge of your health and had such a good response to treatment.Yes, these are good numbers and are headed in the right direction. If you remain adherent with your treatment your viral load will become... Read more »

First time relationship with HIV + man

I have recently met a special guy whom I find intelligent, attractive, warm and sensitive. As we have been getting to know one another, he disclosed his HIV status (+). Like other writers, I want the relationship to grow and I have strong feelings...

Response from Robert H. Remien, Ph.D.

Columbia University

I'm sorry, but I don't know of any specific publications that I think would be helpful for you. You may want to go to a large bookstore in your area and browse through the "Health" and "Couples / Relationships"... Read more »

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My husband was diagnosed with AIDS

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

My husband was recently diagnosed with AIDS when he came down
with PCP. This has been a devastating blow. My first HIV test
came back negative. What is going to happen? I have so many
questions and so few answers. Our (new) doctor put him on the
'coc... Read more »

Husband just diagnosed with AIDS

Posted by jillymae06, 9 Replies

My husband of 13 years has just been diagnosed with AIDS... we skipped the HIV+ part and went right to full-blown AIDS. I am scared and angry at the same time. He has battled oral thrush for over a year now and his first doctor never suggested an... Read more »

i was first diagnosed with hiv in jan. 1996

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi! My name is Chris and I was first diagnosed with HIV in
January of 1996. My CD4 count was 58. I had just moved to Rio
Rancho, NM from Chicago to be with family because I knew
something was very wrong. I was hospitalized for 5 days then
released... Read more »

Meeting someone first time since diagnosed

Posted by Bbi, 2 Replies

I got infected 3 months ago and started treatment 3 weeks ago. I've been single for 9 years and now that I am POZ I want another partner. I have met someone I like who hasn't been tested in 2 years and admits he has had some unsafe sex during the... Read more »

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