Online Journal Article - Caring for women with HIV: Unique needs and challenges

The number of women living with HIV has increased over the past 30 years, and African American women bear a disproportionate burden of disease.Women of all ages are at risk of acquiring HIV; therefore, HIV testing should be part of routine care.

Preconception counseling is an essential component of both primary and preventive care and should be the standard of care for all women of reproductive age with HIV. Women with HIV have the same gynecologic problems as all women but may be more vulnerable to certain conditions, such as human papillomavirus infection.