This booklet is intended to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about HIV infection in women. It outlines how HIV affects women and the effectiveness of anti-HIV treatment in women. Information on HIV and pregnancy is also included. The booklet also provides information on the day-to-day issues involved in living with HIV.

This booklet has been written to help you decide what questions to ask your doctor. It is not intended to replace discussion with your doctor about your treatment.

acknowledgements

This edition revised by

Rob Dawson

Acknowledgements

Third edition, 2007.

NAM is grateful to the funders of this booklet series:
 
Thanks for the assistance of:

• Dr Fiona Boag
  Consultant Physician, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London
• Susan Cole
  UK Coalition of People Living with HIV and AIDS, London
• Prof. Janet Darbyshire
  Director, MRC Clinical Trials Unit, London
• Prof. Frances Gotch
  Imperial College, London
• Dr Hermione Lyall
  Consultant Paediatrician, St Mary's Hospital, London
• Georgina Caswell, African HIV Policy Network, London