15: Trans and HIV

7 HIV prevention tips for transgender people

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Being at risk for HIV is less about what or who you do and more about how you do it. If you’re not […]
06: Talking to a Doctor

4 tips for a better pharmacy experience when you’re living with HIV

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Going to the pharmacy is a super important […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

How to prepare for emergencies when you’re living with HIV

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center The whole point of taking HIV medications is to keep you strong, healthy, and able to deal with the day-to-day stuff of life […]
00. Spanish, 02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

Cómo el estrés afecta tu recuento de células T cuando vives con VIH

by la Dra. Ann K. Avery

Escrito por la Dra Ann K. Avery, MD, médica de enfermedades infecciosas del MetroHealth Medical Center Ver todos los blogs en español > El estrés es un asco. Todos sabemos que el estrés puede afectar […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV

How stress impacts your T-cell count when you’re living with HIV

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Stress sucks. We all know stress can affect our emotional and mental wellbeing, but just how much does it impact our physical health? […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 10: Side Effects & Complications

How to manage depression when you're living with HIV

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center If you have HIV, you probably have experienced depression at some point or another. In fact, depression is very common among HIV-positive people, […]
03: Getting Tested for HIV, 04: Newly Diagnosed / HIV 101, 05: HIV Healthcare, 06: Talking to a Doctor

HIV lab tests: Understanding your CD4 and viral load results

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Lab tests tell you and your doctor what’s happening to you at the cellular level, and the results can help your doctors know […]
10: Side Effects & Complications

How to manage common side effects of HIV medication

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center “Do my HIV meds have side effects?” That’s probably one of the first questions you should ask when you and your doctor start […]
00. Spanish, 09: Sex When Living with HIV

¿Es necesario usar protección durante el sexo oral?

by la Dra. Ann K. Avery

Escrito por la Dra Ann K. Avery, MD, médica de enfermedades infecciosas del MetroHealth Medical Center Ver todos los blogs en español > ¿Realmente puedo contraer (o transmitir) el VIH a través del sexo oral? […]
09: Sex When Living with HIV

Is protection necessary during oral sex?

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Can I really get (or transmit) HIV through oral sex? Public health professionals get this question all the time. The simple answer is: […]