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Late HIV can also cause numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. This is called peripheral neuropathy, which also occurs in people with uncontrolled diabetes. "This is when the nerves are a c t u a l l y d a m a g e d , " D r. Malvestutto says. These symptoms can be treated with over-the-counter pain relievers and antiseizure medicines s u c h a s N e u r o n t i n (gabapentin) Menstrual irregularities A d v a n c e d H I V d i s e a s e appears to increase the risk of having menstrual irregularities, such as fewer and lighter periods. These changes, however, probably have more to do with the weight loss and poor health of women with late-stage infection rather than the infection itself. Infection with HIV also has been associated with earlier age of menopause (47 to 48 years for infected women compared to 49 to 51 years for uninfected women). Individuals pictured are models and are used for illustrative purposes only. 22 of 24