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Can hiv affect the menstrual cycle?
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Depends: In early stages HIV infection is likely to be asymptomatic. If the person loses a lot of weight then menses may cease.
Answered 7/20/2014
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HIV is a virus: No. HIV infection would not have any role in changing the menstrual cycle. But stress would or could.
Answered 7/20/2017
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