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List Of Some HIV Symptoms Found Only In Women

Some HIV symptoms that are only found in women because of gender differences. Here we have made a list of those signs of HIV infection.

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Harsh Dubey
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We usually find the same set of HIV symptoms in men and women. However, there are a few that are only common among women because of gender differences. Here we have made a list of those signs of HIV infection.

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HIV Symptoms That Only Occur In Women

1. Change in Periods

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During HIV infection women can suffer from various painful problems of periods. Irregularity in menstruation, lighter or heavier bleeding, critical PMS and sexually transmitted infections are the few first signs.

This may also be a sign of the virus’s effect on your immune system that is changing your hormones.

Also Read: 5 Effective Home Remedies For Your Missed Periods!

2. Lower Belly Pain

HIV Symptoms In Women
This symptom is being recognized when an infection attacks the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. It is known as Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). PID includes various signs like:

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  1. Unexpected vaginal discharge
  2. Irregular periods
  3. Pain in the upper and lower belly
  4. Fever
  5. Pain during sex

Also Read: PCOS Diet: Foods To Eat & Avoid For Happy Hormones

3. Vaginal Yeast Infection

HIV Symptoms In Women
The vaginal yeast infection is very common in women. According to the reports, 75% of women will suffer from it at least once in a lifetime. Usually, it can happen to anyone at any time but during HIV, chances are high.

The symptoms of yeast infection are:

  1. Thick white discharge from the vagina
  2. Pain during pee
  3. Pain during sex
  4. Vaginal burning or soreness
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Apart from them, the rest of the symptoms are the same in both men and women. So let’s check out on early and later HIV symptoms.

Also Read: Top 5 Myths about Menstrual Hygiene

Early HIV Symptoms

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After 2 or 4 weeks of HIV, you may feel the following symptoms:

  1. Fever
  2. Rash
  3. Muscle aches
  4. Fatigue
  5. Mouth ulcers
  6. Swollen lymph nodes
  7. Sore throat
  8. Night sweats
  9. Chills

If you feel all these HIV symptoms then you better see a doctor. Some people do not feel any of them during the early stage of HIV. But you should get tested if you think you are infected by HIV.

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Also Read: Everything To Know About HIV/AIDS On World AIDS Day: Symptoms, Prevention & Risk Factors

Later HIV Stage

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After a few weeks of HIV, you’ll get into the clinical latency stage. In this stage, you’ll start to feel better while the virus keeps multiplying in your body. But you can prevent them by taking antiretroviral therapy medicines. These medicines improve health for a long time.

This is only an overview of HIV symptoms in women. Please consult with your doctor before considering it HIV or taking any medicine.

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