Gynecologic care for women with HIV infection

J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2003 Jan-Feb;32(1):87-93. doi: 10.1177/0884217502239805.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to review the gynecologic conditions encountered among women with HIV and to outline elements of gynecologic care for these women. The most prevalent problems are vulvo-vaginal candidiasis and cervical dysplasia; however, other sexually transmitted diseases, pelvic inflammatory disease, genital ulcer disease, and menstrual abnormalities are also seen. Drug interactions may limit the effectiveness or increase the toxicities associated with hormonal contraception. Intrauterine devices are contraindicated.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal / nursing
  • Contraception
  • Female
  • Genital Diseases, Female / complications*
  • Genital Diseases, Female / nursing*
  • Genital Diseases, Female / therapy
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • HIV Infections / nursing*
  • HIV Infections / therapy
  • Humans
  • Menstruation Disturbances / nursing
  • Papillomaviridae
  • Papillomavirus Infections / nursing
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / nursing
  • Tumor Virus Infections / nursing
  • Uterine Cervical Dysplasia / nursing
  • Vaginosis, Bacterial / nursing
  • Women's Health*