title: Special care issues of women living with HIV-AIDS.
abstract: Many HIV-infected women are benefiting from highly active antiretroviral therapy and living longer. Their reproductive choices vary over the life cycle, and there is a need to understand the appropriate contraceptives for those not intending pregnancy. There are specific gynecologic issues relevant to HIV-infected women, such as genital tract infections, risk for cervical cancer, and menstrual irregularities. More women are expected to reach menopause. Health care providers should be aware of these unique needs of HIV-infected women.
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, The Miriam Hospital, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI 02806, USA. ekojic@lifespan.org
authors.forename: Erna Milunka
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Kojic
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cu-Uvin
mesh_terms: D052685:Alphapapillomavirus / Q000502:physiology; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; D003267:Contraception; D005260:Female; D014943:Global Health; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy* / Q000821:virology; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause / Q000502:physiology; D008597:Menstrual Cycle / Q000502:physiology; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D011247:Pregnancy; D012098:Reproduction / Q000502:physiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D016387:Women's Health
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents