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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Menopause presents unique challenges for women living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
  • Evidence regarding menopause in HIV-infected women is limited compared to the general population.
  • Understanding these challenges is crucial for managing long-term health in aging HIV-positive individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing evidence on menopause in women with HIV.
  • To explore the age of menopause onset and symptom frequency.
  • To propose clinical management strategies for HIV-infected women experiencing menopause.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of key studies on HIV and menopause.
  • Analysis of data on menopause onset, symptoms, and comorbidities.
  • Examination of treatment and prevention strategies for associated conditions.

Main Results:

  • HIV-infected women tend to experience earlier menopause with a higher frequency of symptoms.
  • Increased risk of cardiovascular and bone disease is associated with HIV and combination antiretroviral therapy (cART).
  • Data on the safety and efficacy of hormone therapy for this population is lacking.

Conclusions:

  • Significant gaps exist in the research on menopause among women with HIV.
  • Further investigation is needed into menopause onset, symptom management, and associated comorbidities like bone and cardiovascular disease.
  • The interplay of HIV and cART may exacerbate menopausal complications, requiring tailored clinical approaches.