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Condom Effectiveness Against Hiv During Menstration

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HIV & menstration

I have HIV for 5 years and am not on medications. I am 31 and my periods were always regular. Like 29 days. Now they are 25 days and I have blood for only 2 days. (I used to have it for 4-5 days)Is this HIV-related? What should I do?...
Judith A. Aberg, M.D.

Response from Judith A. Aberg, M.D.

Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine
Many factors can account for changes in the menstral cycle. HIV itself is not usually associated with changes in the cycle but conditions associated with HIV are. HIV has been associated with many endocrine abnormalities which may alter the... Read more »

Effectiveness of condoms (CONDOMS) (CONDOM EFFICACY)

Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello,I've addressed this topic numerous times before and have nothing new to add. See below.Dr. Bobcondoms aren't totally safe (CONDOMS) (CONDOM EFFICACY)Jan 10, 2007 I don't really have a queston but rather a statement. i'm a... Read more »

condom effectiveness (CONDOM EFFICACY 2008)

Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation


Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
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Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
Have any of the ladies on here ever missed their periods to do HIV infection. I am not pregnant and I fear I may be infected. Read more »

Condoms are only 85% effective

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

how effective are condoms?

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Condom Effectiveness

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
So, um...... we've seen a lot of statistics recently on the odds of infection, testing accuracy, and testing time frames. Here's one *I'd* dearly love to have, if anyone has it up their sleeve:
What percentage of infection occurs when one partner is... Read more »