hiv concerns for menopausal women
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As per the research study, HIV Positive have more menopausal issues as compared to HIV Negative. Learn here the strange connection between HIV and Menopause.TRANSCRIPT
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