Researchers are now examining the connection between HIV and menopause – and the virus's impact on a woman’s health can be significant.
looking at the health implications of early menopause and HIV. “People living with HIV have in general more non-HIV related risk factors such as smoking or alcohol use. Like HIV, menopause is a risk factor for osteoporosis – this is likely mediated through hormonal changes.”found that HIV-positive women who have access to good health care go through menopause at similar ages to women who are HIV-negative, for instance.
It's actually easier for an older women than other people to become infected with HIV through sex, according to the. This is because after menopause, lack of lubrication in the vagina raises the risk for tiny cuts, through which the virus can be transmitted. To protect yourself and others, it’s very important to use condoms when you have sex, and to get tested for HIV if you don’t know your status.
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