Advances in antiretroviral therapy have resulted in increasing numbers of women living with HIV reaching menopausal age.

Data on the impact of HIV on the natural history and symptomatology of the menopause are scanty and frequently contradictory.

Data on the best management strategies for HIV-positive menopausal women are lacking.

There is likely to be a significant burden of unmet health needs among menopausal women living with HIV.

A better understanding of the impact and management of menopause in women living with HIV is an important research priority.