
A Woman's Guide to Living with HIV Infection
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
A Woman's Guide to Living with HIV Infection
About this book
Written by three experts with extensive experience helping people with HIV/AIDS, this trusted resource is the complete guide to better physical and emotional health for women living with HIV or AIDS. It covers the full range of health and emotional issues faced by people with HIV while also addressing topics of special interest to women, including gynecologic disorders, reproductive choices, contraception, and pregnancy.
The world of HIV/AIDS diagnosis and therapy is changing dramatically. At-home testing is now available, people exposed to the virus may be able to get immediate treatment, and the number of dominant classes of HIV treatment has increased from four to six. This new edition of A Woman's Guide to Living with HIV Infection includes the latest information on diagnosis and treatments as well as recent findings about pregnancy and HIV, starting treatments when you have HIV-related complications, liver health and hepatitis, and sexual health.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction. Women and the HIV/AIDS Epidemic
- Part One Adjusting to Life with HIV Infection
- Part Two Meeting the Challenge of HIV Infection
- Part Three Sexual and Gynecologic Health
- Part Four Reproduction
- Part Five Taking Care of Yourself: Special Considerations
- Appendix 1. Sample Tracking Sheet for Medications, Tests, and Vaccinations
- Appendix 2. Resources for People with HIV
- Glossary
- Key References
- Index