Could Your Favourite Birth Control Put You at Risk of HIV?

Could Your Favourite Birth Control Put You at Risk of HIV?

Could Your Favourite Birth Control Put You at Risk of HIV? By Kristen Van Schie South Africa Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism Despite concerns about the drug, banning Depo-Provera without a replacement would lead to more unwanted pregnancies in many countries —...
Kemri Probes Depo-Provera’s Link to High HIV Risk

Kemri Probes Depo-Provera’s Link to High HIV Risk

Kemri Probes Depo-Provera’s Link to High HIV Risk By John Muchangi Kenya Star “Experts say even if the study links Depo to higher HIV risk, it is unlikely to be withdrawn without a viable replacement. While there would be 49 fewer HIV infections per...
Study on Contraceptives and HIV Risk to be Released Mid-2019

Study on Contraceptives and HIV Risk to be Released Mid-2019

Study on Contraceptives and HIV Risk to be Released Mid-2019 By Carol Natukunda Uganda New Vision Dr. Timothy Mastro, a member of the ECHO management committee said they had concluded the study and that findings will be out by mid 2019.       Published:...
Injectable Birth Control Increases HIV Risk by 40%

Injectable Birth Control Increases HIV Risk by 40%

Injectable Birth Control Increases HIV Risk by 40% This article summarizes evidence from the Hapgood study concluding that women using the injectable progestin contraceptive depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, or DMPA, may face a substantially elevated risk for HIV...