34 – Clinical Management of Women With HIV in Menopause
Menopause represents a highly vulnerable time for women physically, mentally, and socially. The growing body of menopause research among women living with HIV (WLWH) demonstrates that this vulnerable population experiences greater mood and vasomotor symptom burden, which adversely impacts adherence to clinic visits and antiretroviral therapy. Estrogen loss associated with menopause may further enhance the…