HIV & women

This booklet is about HIV and women. Whether you are newly diagnosed with HIV, or have been living with HIV for a long time, the information here is to help answer your questions on living well with the virus, and on talking to your doctor and others involved in your health care. It is not intended to replace discussion and guidance from your doctor.

The booklet includes information on some of the day-to-day issues involved in living with HIV, as well as information on HIV treatment, sexual health, contraception and pregnancy.

An HIV diagnosis is a life-changing event. It is important to know that a woman with HIV can live a healthy life; have a baby without passing on HIV; work, study, attend school or college; and have emotional and sexual relationships.

In the UK, people with HIV are protected by law against discrimination in employment, housing and the provision of goods and services under the Equality Act 2010.