Rebecca A. Clark, M.D., Ph.D., is the lead physician in the HIV Outpatient Program at the Louisiana State University Health Science Center. Robert T. Maupin, Jr., M.D., FACOG, is professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology in the Maternal/Fetal Medicine section of the Louisiana State University Health Science Center. Jill Hayes, Ph.D., is adjunct associate professor of clinical psychiatry at Louisiana State University Health Science Center and is in private practice in New Orleans and Scottsdale, Arizona.

A wealth of information is included in a holistic, patient oriented format with helpful key questions prefacing each chapter and many supplemental, easy to understand tables and charts. Reference and Research Book News

• Introduction: Women and the HIV/AIDS EpidemicPart One: Adjusting to Life with HIV Infection1. Testing for HIV2. Finding a Primary Care Provider and Preparing for Your Visit3. HIV, the Immune System, and Monitoring TestsPart Two: Meeting the Challenge of HIV Infection4. Recognizing Symptoms and Preventing Complications5. Hepatitis and the Liver6. Treatments for HIVPart Three: Sexual and Gynecologic Health7. Protecting Yourself and Others8. Gynecologic Infections and Sexually Transmitted Diseases9. Human Papillomavirus Infections, Genital Warts, and Abnormal Pap SmearsPart Four: Reproduction10. Considering Pregnancy and Birth Control11. Pregnancy12. Menstrual PeriodsPart Five: Taking Care of Yourself: Special Considerations13. Breast Health, Bone Health, and Heart Health14. Alcohol Dependence, Drug Addiction, and Treatment15. Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse16. Managing Your Feelings17. Chronic Pain, Palliative Care, and Hospice18. Planning for the Future19. Research Studies and Clinical TrialsAppendix 1: Sample Tracking Sheet for Medications, Tests, and VaccinationsAppendix 2: Resources for People with HIVGlossaryKey ReferencesIndex

Rebecca A. Clark, M.D., Ph.D., is the lead physician in the HIV Outpatient Program at the Louisiana State University Health Science Center. Robert T. Maupin, Jr., M.D., FACOG, is professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology in the Maternal/Fetal Medicine section of the Louisiana State University Health Science Center. Jill Hayes, Ph.D., is adjunct associate professor of clinical psychiatry at Louisiana State University Health Science Center and is in private practice in New Orleans and Scottsdale, Arizona.

A wealth of information is included in a holistic, patient oriented format with helpful key questions prefacing each chapter and many supplemental, easy to understand tables and charts. Reference and Research Book News

• Introduction: Women and the HIV/AIDS EpidemicPart One: Adjusting to Life with HIV Infection1. Testing for HIV2. Finding a Primary Care Provider and Preparing for Your Visit3. HIV, the Immune System, and Monitoring TestsPart Two: Meeting the Challenge of HIV Infection4. Recognizing Symptoms and Preventing Complications5. Hepatitis and the Liver6. Treatments for HIVPart Three: Sexual and Gynecologic Health7. Protecting Yourself and Others8. Gynecologic Infections and Sexually Transmitted Diseases9. Human Papillomavirus Infections, Genital Warts, and Abnormal Pap SmearsPart Four: Reproduction10. Considering Pregnancy and Birth Control11. Pregnancy12. Menstrual PeriodsPart Five: Taking Care of Yourself: Special Considerations13. Breast Health, Bone Health, and Heart Health14. Alcohol Dependence, Drug Addiction, and Treatment15. Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse16. Managing Your Feelings17. Chronic Pain, Palliative Care, and Hospice18. Planning for the Future19. Research Studies and Clinical TrialsAppendix 1: Sample Tracking Sheet for Medications, Tests, and VaccinationsAppendix 2: Resources for People with HIVGlossaryKey ReferencesIndex

Rebecca A. Clark, M.D., Ph.D., is the lead physician in the HIV Outpatient Program at the Louisiana State University Health Science Center. Robert T. Maupin, Jr., M.D., FACOG, is professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology in the Maternal/Fetal Medicine section of the Louisiana State University Health Science Center. Jill Hayes, Ph.D., is adjunct associate professor of clinical psychiatry at Louisiana State University Health Science Center and is in private practice in New Orleans and Scottsdale, Arizona.

A wealth of information is included in a holistic, patient oriented format with helpful key questions prefacing each chapter and many supplemental, easy to understand tables and charts. Reference and Research Book News

• Introduction: Women and the HIV/AIDS EpidemicPart One: Adjusting to Life with HIV Infection1. Testing for HIV2. Finding a Primary Care Provider and Preparing for Your Visit3. HIV, the Immune System, and Monitoring TestsPart Two: Meeting the Challenge of HIV Infection4. Recognizing Symptoms and Preventing Complications5. Hepatitis and the Liver6. Treatments for HIVPart Three: Sexual and Gynecologic Health7. Protecting Yourself and Others8. Gynecologic Infections and Sexually Transmitted Diseases9. Human Papillomavirus Infections, Genital Warts, and Abnormal Pap SmearsPart Four: Reproduction10. Considering Pregnancy and Birth Control11. Pregnancy12. Menstrual PeriodsPart Five: Taking Care of Yourself: Special Considerations13. Breast Health, Bone Health, and Heart Health14. Alcohol Dependence, Drug Addiction, and Treatment15. Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse16. Managing Your Feelings17. Chronic Pain, Palliative Care, and Hospice18. Planning for the Future19. Research Studies and Clinical TrialsAppendix 1: Sample Tracking Sheet for Medications, Tests, and VaccinationsAppendix 2: Resources for People with HIVGlossaryKey ReferencesIndex