Okechukwu A

Clinical Sciences Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Lagos, Nigeria

Publications

• Research Article   
  The Effect of First Line Anti-Retroviral Drugs on the Menstrual Cycle of HIV Positive Patients
  Author(s): Ohihoin AG*, Ohihoin AG, Ohihoin EN, Bakare A, Olarenwaju O, Okafor A, Ojetunde MM, Oji K, Kalajaiye O, Ujomu I, Aina O, Ajibaye S, Okechukwu A, Kiladejo A, Oladele D, Ezechi O, Iranloye B and Taylor-Robinson S
  
  Background: The quality of life and life expectancy of individuals living with HIV has improved significantly. This improvement is largely due to the use of Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy (HAART). The effect of prolonged usage of this therapy on the menstrual function of the females within the reproductive age range is poorly understood. Methodology: A cross-sectional comparative study that involved women within the reproductive age range of 15-45 years. The women were grouped into A, B and C categories. Group A had HIV positive women already on Anti-Retroviral (ARV) therapy. Group B were HIV positive women naïve to anti-retroviral drugs at the time of recruitment. Group C comprised of HIV negative women within the reproductive age range not being managed for infertility. Results:.. Read More»