The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) weakens a personâs immune system by destroying the cells that fight disease and infection. The acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), by extension, is a condition that can develop when HIV has caused serious damage to your immune system. While it's possible that a woman infected with HIV might display no symptoms, it's more typical that women infected with HIV will experience some subtle signs and symptoms that they may not realize are actually warning signs of the virus.
The causes of chronic inflammation can vary person to person, but include being overweight, experiencing lots of stress and even breathing polluted air, Women's Health reported. Lifestyle choices, like smoking or lack of exercise, also play a role.
Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images. Menopause can be a cause of hot and cold flashes in women. According to the NLM, a decrease in the amount of hormones are the cause, and there may also be accompanying vaginal dryness. Women over the age of 45 are most likely to be affected.