MENOPAUSE AND HIV

What is HIV/AIDS?

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is an

infection that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune

Deficiency Syndrome). HIV has less or no

symptoms for up to 10 years or more before

symptoms of AIDS develop. HIV can be spread

during sex play. No cure is available for HIV (AIDS),

but some treatments are available here. This virus

can be found in the blood, breast milk, sweat,

semen, saliva, tears and vaginal fluid of infected

people.

Some causes of HIV

• Weakens and damages their immune system

• As their immune system unable to cope and

they suffer from one or more particular

illnesses.

• People with HIV, who are taking treatment, will

not go on to acquire AIDS.

Several Symptoms of HIV

• HIV positive women have no noticeable

signs and symptoms at all.

• 70% to 90% of people who become

infected with HIV experience flu-like

Symptoms within a few weeks after

infection.

• fever, a rash and a severe sore throat

that all occurring at the same time

HIV And Menopause Connection• As per the research study, HIV did not affect levels of

estrogen, prolactin & thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).

• Women with HIV Positive posses greater degree of bone thinning at the hips and spine.

• Some Researchers suggests that HIV infection is linked to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.

• HIV-positive women have more menopausal problems as compared to HIV-negative women.

• The reasons behind it is still not clear, but according to some researchers these symptoms are related to age and educational levels.

• Difficulty thinking clearly, problems concentrating and being forgetful.

Solution for HIV

• Antiretroviral Treatment (ART)

• Post Exposure Prophylaxis or PEP

• There is no cure for AIDS at this time