Take our self-assessment survey

For people with HIV/AIDS, it’s important to recognize UWL early, because it may lead to wasting. If you have HIV/AIDS, you can check your weight over the last 6 and 12 months by taking the self-assessment survey below.


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If you answer “yes” to any of the following questions, talk to your healthcare provider and find out if Megace ES is right for you.

YES NO Have you lost interest in eating?
YES NO Do you feel more tired than usual after exercise or physical activity?
Are you too tired to complete daily tasks?
YES NO Does your face or body look different than it used to?
YES NO Have you lost 7.50% or more of your body weight over the last 6 months?21
Enter weight 6 months ago:
Enter current weight:
(YES or NO will be automatically selected when weights are entered)
YES NO Have you lost 10% or more of your body weight over the last 12 months?21
Enter weight one year ago:
Enter current weight:
(YES or NO will be automatically selected when weights are entered)

If you answered “yes” to any or all of these questions, you could be suffering from unintended weight loss or loss of appetite that can lead to unintended weight loss. If you are concerned about your weight, talk to your healthcare provider.