Common HIV Symptoms Encountered in Women

HIV can attack anyone indiscriminately, so any symptoms that go with it can be experienced by men and women who are at risk of HIV or AIDS. Untreated HIV infection can transmit to the fetus in the womb. Know the symptoms of HIV in women are common here.

In Indonesia, it is estimated that about 250,000 women of childbearing age have HIV infection. HIV symptoms in women generally do not vary greatly with men, but there are also some symptoms of HIV that are especially found in women. In addition, there are also people who do not show symptoms of HIV but suffer from this disease.

Common HIV Symptoms Encountered in Women

Though mild and easy to handle, the symptoms of HIV in the first two to four weeks since you are infected are symptoms that need to be watched and anticipated. At this time, you are in a window period. The period also known as the "window period" is when you do not have HIV-positive test results, but have had this virus in your body and start transmitting the disease to others. Some of the symptoms of HIV in women that generally occur include:

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Fungal infections in the vaginal area. These symptoms can be experienced as many as four times or even more in a year. Sometimes, this condition becomes the first symptom experienced by women infected with the HIV virus. Symptoms of vaginal yeast infections that you need to check include white vaginal discharge, burning sensation or feeling sore in the vaginal area, painful when urinating, and pain when having sex. Frequent recurrence of fungal infections or other infections in women is a sign that the immune system is getting weaker.

Pain in the lower abdomen. This is one of the symptoms of infection of the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, or pelvic inflammation. Other symptoms to note are whiteness that is not as you normally experience, fever, pain during sex, and pain in the upper right abdomen.

Changes in menstruation. Starting from the cycle, the number of bleeding, as well as pre menstrual symptoms worse than before can be a sign of changes that occur. This change may be due to the effect of the HIV virus on your immune system and hormones.

Recurrent infections. The frequent recurrence of infections in the immediate future with prior history of illness is one of the symptoms of HIV infection. Common symptoms of infection include fever, fatigue, shortness of breath, cough that is difficult to recover or frequent relapse, sore throat, muscle pain, recurrent sprue in the mouth or vaginal mucosa, swollen lymph nodes, weight loss and rash appear on the body. Infection can also attack the brain, kidneys, or liver. Symptoms of brain infection include decreased awareness, fever, seizures, and weakness of the limb until paralyzed. Given that an HIV virus infection attacks the immune system, then such opportunistic infections are highly likely. Severe infections affecting people with HIV are serious conditions that need immediate treatment.

Some of the symptoms of HIV in women are still relatively common and can be similar to ordinary flu symptoms, therefore, perform tests and related examinations are highly recommended for those who feel at risk of contracting HIV. High risk of HIV infection is in the user syringe alternately, high-risk sex behaviors such as anal or vaginal sex by changing partners without using condoms, and never get a blood transfusion.

HIV virus does not spread through handshaking or toilet use with HIV sufferers. The virus is spread through open sores that are in contact with blood of HIV patients.

Symptoms that can arise when HIV infection has led to Aids is weight loss decreased drastically, often fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin folds, recurrent canker sores, diarrhea for more than 1 month, appear reddish lesions , Purple, or brownish, in the skin or mucosa of the mouth, nose or eyes, severe pneumonia, to neuropsychological symptoms such as depression, frequent forgetfulness, and seizures. TB infection is also common in people with HIV infection.

VCT (Voluntary Counseling and Testing) is a specialized program of doctors, counselors, and other medical experts who will help you get comprehensive information and treatment on HIV. Confidentiality in HIV counseling and treatment is one of the main goals of the VCT program. You should not be afraid or embarrassed to consult a doctor if you feel you are at risk or already infected with HIV.

HIV virus requires an incubation period or a long time to develop into AIDS, but if it has continued until the condition occurs, then the mortality rate and complications due to infection or various other diseases will become higher. Therefore, early examination and treatment is very important to prevent the occurrence of such persistent complications.

Women have a higher risk of HIV through vaginal sex than men and women can pass it on to the fetus they contain. Women can also transmit HIV to infants through breast milk. The symptoms of HIV in women are important for you to recognize and learn, as they become more difficult to treat in people who actually have HIV.

Wisely in making decisions relating to the health of your reproductive organs and body. Call your doctor if you feel you have any of the above symptoms or want to get information or checks about your HIV status.

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