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Methods: This study invited clinicians providing care to women living with HIV to complete an anonymous survey containing questions related to four key areas: HIV (including diagnosis, treatment and virological outcomes), reproductive health (including sexual activity, contraception, pregnancy and outcomes) and linkage and retention in care. Results: In total, 484 surveys were received, with responses from all states and territories. Most women living with HIV in Australia are on treatment (&amp;gt;90%) and virologically suppressed (&amp;gt;90% have a viral load &amp;lt;50 copies mL\u22121). Almost 75% of women have had at least one switch in treatment (with toxicity almost as common as simplification as the indication). Treatment interruption is also relatively common, but is more likely the longer a woman has been diagnosed, if she is on benefits (P = 0.007) and is the primary carer of children without a partner (P = 0.001). In Australia, women living with HIV are a diverse heterogeneous group, with over 70 different countries of birth and almost half speaking a language other than English at home. Mental health diagnosis was the most common co-morbid condition identified. A total of 21% of women were post-menopausal, with 42% reporting symptoms to their healthcare provider, but only 17% were receiving treatment for symptoms attributed to menopause. 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