by AHF Jamaica | Jun 29, 2021 | Blog, Sin categoría
Common alterations It’s known that women with HIV may experience some problems such as irregular periods, heavy or lighter bleeding than they used to have, lack of menstrual periods, no menstruation for over 90 days or more severe premenstrual syndrome. It’s also been...
by AHF Jamaica | Jun 29, 2021 | Blog, Sin categoría
Thanks to the effectiveness of antiretroviral treatment, it has been observed that the lifespan of people with HIV is practically equal to that of people who do not have the virus. Nevertheless, it’s also true that living with the infection does imply differences in...
by AHF Jamaica | Jun 29, 2021 | Sin categoría
When a woman has been diagnosed with HIV, the possibility of pregnancy is an important matter to discuss. International guidelines indicate that any person detected with HIV must start treatment immediately, with the aim of suppressing viral load. If a woman with HIV...
by AHF Jamaica | Jun 29, 2021 | Sin categoría
Consuming alcohol, as well as other substances which alter consciousness, has been linked with HIV in different ways. The first crossing point arises with the potential increase in risk of acquiring HIV after ingesting alcohol. Perhaps this is why Mexico’s Department...
by AHF Jamaica | Jun 29, 2021 | Sin categoría
A proper nutrition sets the foundation for better health. In the case of people with HIV, of course this is also true. Once a person has been diagnosed with this infection, it’s important that they keep a high energy and protein diet in order to maintain better...
by AHF Jamaica | Jun 29, 2021 | Sin categoría
If you love literature and are looking to know a little more about HIV/AIDS that’s not just medical information, but also real stories which narrate the impacts the virus has had in people’s lives and society in the most intimate way, we have some books to recommend....
