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Written by three experts with extensive experience helping people with HIV/AIDS, A Woman's Guide to Living with HIV Infection is a medically informational, comprehensive, and deeply compassionate resource for women with HIV and their families and friends. While addressing the entire range of health and emotional issues faced by people with HIV, the authors cover topics of special interest to women--gynecologic disorders, reproductive choices, contraception, and pregnancy. The authors offer clear advice on these and other crucial topics: Testing for HIV and coping with the diagnosis Finding a physician and preparing for the first visit Recognizing symptoms and preventing complications Understanding the latest treatment options, including new medical research and clinical trials Coping with gynecological infections and STDs Considering pregnancy and birth control Assuring breast, bone, and heart health Treating drug and alcohol dependence Dealing with partner violence and abuse Also included are lists of recommended books, support groups, Web sites, and other resources for people with HIV. The practical advice in this book can help the thousands of women diagnosed with HIV every year

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<p>A clearly written, comforting guide for women newly diagnosed with HIV... Highly recommended for consumer health collections.--Cara Helfner Consumer Connections (01/01/2004)

<p>A clearly written, comforting guide for women newly diagnosed with HIV... The authors address a comprehensive range of health, therapeutic, emotional and financial issues facing those with HIV, with chapters focusing on specific concerns to women, including gynecologic disorders, menstruation, pregnancy and domestic violence.--Cara Helfner Medical Library Association

<p>Clear, comprehensive recent information for women with the human immunodeficiency virus.--Rebecca Wigod Vancouver Sun (01/01/2006)

A clearly written, comforting guide for women newly diagnosed with HIV... The authors address a comprehensive range of health, therapeutic, emotional and financial issues facing those with HIV, with chapters focusing on specific concerns to women, including gynecologic disorders, menstruation, pregnancy and domestic violence. -- Cara Helfner, Medical Library Association

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Rebecca A. Clark, M.D., Ph.D., is a professor of medicine at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Robert T. Maupin, Jr., M.D., FACOG, is a clinician and associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the Maternal-Fetal Medicine division at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Jill Hayes Hammer, Ph.D., is a clinical neuropsychologist and assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center.

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