Fact Sheets A-Z

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There are still many adults living with HIV today who acquired the virus early in life. Learn more about the challenges and strengths of female lifetime survivors of HIV.

Submitted on Dec 19, 2023
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Get basic information about lipodystrophy: body shape changes, metabolic complications, and causes and treatment of fat loss and fat gain.

Submitted on Feb 9, 2023
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Learn about a variety of treatments for fat gain, or lipohypertrophy.

Submitted on Sep 11, 2023
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Lipodystrophy means abnormal fat changes. This article addresses treatments for fat loss, or lipoatrophy.

Submitted on May 2, 2024
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Get basic information about a variety of approaches to treating the metabolic changes that may result from living with HIV or taking HIV drugs.

Submitted on Apr 1, 2024
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Thinking about getting pregnant? Find a supportive, affirming US-based healthcare provider who is knowledgeable about HIV, fertility, pregnancy planning, and/or family building.

Submitted on Jan 31, 2024
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See a list of health and service providers who are knowledgeable and affirming of parents' choices around infant feeding and HIV.

Submitted on Jan 31, 2024

People who have lived with HIV for decades are known as HIV long-term survivors. Learn about the unique experiences of those who lived through the epidemic's most brutal, unjust years.

Submitted on Nov 8, 2023
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There are several different options for reducing the chances of passing on HIV while trying to conceive. If you are a man living with HIV and your partner is an HIV-negative woman, this fact sheet can help you understand what might be best for you.

Submitted on May 7, 2024
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Women living with HIV who acquired the virus early in life may have health challenges similar to older adults – as well as their own unique concerns.

Submitted on Jan 5, 2024

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