Special Considerations in the Management of Women With HIV, Including Management of Conception and Pregnancy
Summary
- Women with HIV may be at increased risk for conditions linked with estrogen deficiency[Kanapathipillai 2013; Cejtin 2012; Coutinho 2013; Karim 2013] Age of Menopause
- Lower CD4+ cell count, low physical activity, and injection drug use may be associated with earlier menopause in women with HIV[Schoenbaum 2005]
- Severity of menopause symptoms may be altered in women with HIV[Fantry 2005; Zablotsky 2003; Kanapathipillai 2013]
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Keywords: Endocrine Disorders, HIV and Older Patients, Women