Women and HIV2

Certain gynecological (GYN) conditions are more common, more serious and/or more difficult to treat in HIV+ women than HIV- women:

• Herpes simplex virus (genital herpes)
• Human papilloma virus (warts, dysplasia)
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
• Fungal Infections (yeast infections, vaginal candidiasis)
• Menstrual (period) Problems

HIV+ women should have regular GYN care and Pap smears since many GYN conditions do not have obvious symptoms and can get worse without your realizing it.