Webinar: Hormonal Contraception and HIV Risk: Understanding the ECHO Trial

The Evidence for Contraceptive Options and HIV Outcomes (ECHO) Study is an open-label, randomized, clinical trial comparing three highly effective, reversible methods of contraception — the progestogen-only injectable depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), a levonorgestrel implant, and the non-hormonal copper intrauterine device — to evaluate whether there is any difference in the risk of acquiring HIV infection among users of these methods. Results, expected in mid-2019, will help guide the implementation of safe, effective policies and services that will enable women at high risk of HIV to make fully informed choices about contraception and HIV prevention. This webinar was hosted by FP2020 on April 2, 2019, and featured Beth Schlacter, Dr. Nelly Mugo, Dr. Jared Baeten and Tamar Abrams.