TAILIEUCHUNG - GYNECOLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND HIV/AIDS

In addition to family planning services, the WHP offers preventive health screening services. For many women, the periodic family planning visit may be their only point of contact for preventive care and screening. An analysis of patients at family planning centers found that the majority (62%) considered the center their usual source of care and that poor (73%) and uninsured (75%) women were even more likely to depend on the centers as their usual source of care. 22 If cancer, diabetes, hypertension or sexually transmitted infections are not detected early, these diseases may become more severe and lead to death. | GYNECOLOGICAL ConditiSns AND HIV AIDS information about the symptoms tests and treatments for common gyn conditions Gynecological GYN conditions are common in women living with HIV and AIDS. They affect a woman s reproductive organs including the ovaries fallopian tubes uterus vagina cervix and vulva see graphic page 4 . For women living with HIV GYN conditions can be more frequent serious and difficult to treat. They can range from chronic repeated yeast infections candidiasis abnormal periods vaginal warts to cervical cancer. For many women frequent GYN conditions are the first signs of immune suppression due to HIV infection. This publication contains information about the symptoms tests and treatments for common GYN conditions. It is a tool you can use when discussing your GYN health with your doctor and it can assist in routine self-monitoring. A PUBLICATION FROM Inspiration and Advocacy for People Living With HIV AIDS OCTOBER 2005 WHAT S INSIDE Vaginal candidiasis 2 Tips that may help prevent yeast infections 2 Herpes 3 Syphilis 3 Other common STIs 3 Pelvic inflammatory disease 4 Human papillomavirus 4 Cervicitis 4 Menstrual changes 5 Common GYN conditions in women living with HIV AIDS 6 7 Menopause 8 Interactions between anti-HIV drugs and oral contraceptives 8 The use of HRT 8 Screening 8 Some final words on GYN conditions 9 Standard GYN screening for women 10 Reading the Pap smear results 10 Understanding your immune system 11 Stress and how it affects your immune system 11 Resources 12. PROJECT INFORM 205 I3TH STREET SUITE 2001 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94103 415-558-8669 FAX 415-558-0684 SUPPORT@ GYNECOLOGICAL CONDITIONS . OCTOBER 2005 . PROJECT INFORM Vaginal candidiasis_ Yeast is a common fungus that normally exists in your body. Vaginal candidiasis is an overgrowth of that yeast in the vulva and vagina. Many things can disrupt the natural balance of the vaginal environment and cause a yeast infection. They can

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