Both men and women experience similar HIV symptoms. Nonetheless, there may be observable distinctions between the s£xes.
Symptoms of HIV in Women
Some symptoms, especially those that appear in later stages of illness, are specific to women.
1. Lower belly pain
This is a symptom of pelvic inflammatory disease, an illness that can affect your uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes (PID). Also, PID can lead to:
Abnormal bleeding from the cervix
Fever
Period fluctuations that don’t follow a pattern
Sensationalized s£xual discomfort
You’re feeling pain in your upper stomach.
2. Vaginal yeast infections
These occur frequently, perhaps multiple times a year, for many HIV-positive women. Yeast infections can cause a variety of symptoms.
You have a thick white discharge coming out of your vaginal area
Sensationalized s£xual discomfort
Urinary discomfort
Pain or burning in the genitalia.
3. Cernical Cancer
Cervical cancer, despite the fact that it is not a symptom of HIV, can be an AIDS-defining illness. Screening for cervical cancer should be done annually for HIV-positive women, and treatment should be administered as necessary.
4. Changes in your period
You could have irregular periods, greater or lighter bleeding, or severe PMS. These problems may be brought on by the stress of living with HIV or by other s£xually transmitted diseases. Additionally, they may occur because the virus alters your immune system, which in turn may alter your hormone levels.
Symptoms of HIV Infection in Its Initial Stages
Both s£xes may experience flu-like symptoms 2–4 weeks following infection. It indicates that your immune system is working to combat the virus. This could linger for a couple of weeks.
Newly HIV infection symptoms include:
FeversFatigue
Hurting muscles
Persistent perspiration during the night
Rash
Throat pain and lymphadenopathy
Oral candidiasis, sometimes known as thrush, can affect both men and women living with HIV. The affected areas expand and develop a thick, white coating.
In its earliest stages, HIV infection may produce no noticeable symptoms in some persons. The only way to know for sure if you have been exposed to HIV is to be tested.
If you have been exposed to the virus in the past few days, you should see a doctor or go to the emergency department immediately. To avoid contracting HIV after being exposed to the virus, you can take a course of medication known as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). However, you must take them within 72 hours of contracting the virus in order to have any effect. PEP is available by prescription and is taken once or twice daily for 28 days..…See More
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