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Menstrual Problems
Menstrual problems are common for women with HIV. These problems may include lighter or heavier bleeding, missed periods, or more severe PMS. They can be caused by a number of things, like low CD4 cells or high viral load. The change in your immune system could affect your hormones and cause problems with your period. Weight loss, chronic disease, drug abuse, birth control, HIV drugs, uterine fibroids, itching, genital tract infections, or perimenopause could also cause menstrual problems. If you're having any of these problems, talk to your doctor to find out what's causing them.
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