Introduction

• Approximately 25% of HIV/AIDS cases in the United States today are among women, one third of whom are 50 years of age or older^{[CDC 2015; CDC 2013]}
• Most HIV infections in US women occur through heterosexual intercourse
• Women with HIV tend to have higher rates of antiretroviral interruption than men
• Sex-specific issues such as pregnancy and menopause have become a more important part of HIV care as life expectancy of women with HIV has improved

Approximately 25% of all HIV/AIDS cases in the United States today are among women,^{[CDC 2017; CDC 2013]} which is an increase from 7% in 1985.^{[ACOG 2010]} Furthermore, approximately 30% of women with HIV are 50 years of age or older....