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Ten Questions That Every Positive Woman Should Ask Her Doctor
A checklist from Vicki Cargill-Swiren, MD, to take to your next appointment

Where To Go
These organizations can help you connect with other positive women and find the services and health care you need:

For more information on this topic visit:

     Women and HIV I
     Women and HIV II
     Pregnancy and HIV

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Ten Questions That Every Positive Woman Should Ask Her Doctor

A checklist from Vicki Cargill-Swiren, MD, to take to your next appointment

1.   How’s my overall health?
2.   Do I have any specific problems—and what can I do to address them?
3.   What’s my CD4 count and viral load?
4.   If on meds, are they working? If not, when should I start?
5.   Do I have any STDs?
6.   Is my Pap smear normal? How often do I need one?
7.   What can I do to improve my overall health?
8.   Do you know of any support groups for HIV positive women?
9.   What can I do if I am depressed, using drugs or drinking a lot?
10.   What other issues might be affecting my health?

And three more to ask if you’re having a baby:
1.   How can I prevent HIV transmission to my child?
2.   Are my current HIV meds safe during pregnancy?
3.   Should I have a vaginal delivery or a C-section?

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