Real Women Don’t Look Like Models

Real Women Don’t Look Like Models

Real Women Don’t Look Like Models: What the latest paper on hormonal contraception and HIV risk leaves out By Emily Bass As the Echo trial continues its investigation on certain hormonal contraceptives and the possibility they increase the risk of acquiring HIV,...
Common Birth Control Shot Linked to Risk of HIV Infection

Common Birth Control Shot Linked to Risk of HIV Infection

Common Birth Control Shot Linked to Risk of HIV Infection By Jeff Hansen Transitioning away from a popular contraceptive shot known as DMPA could help protect women in Sub-Saharan Africa and other high-risk regions from becoming infected with HIV, according to new...
Playing with the Fine Print: Hormonal Contraception and HIV Risk

Playing with the Fine Print: Hormonal Contraception and HIV Risk

Playing with the Fine Print: Hormonal Contraception and HIV Risk WHO, along with countries with high HIV prevalence and high DMPA use (largely East and Southern Africa) must start developing messages and programs that provide broader contraceptive choice, information...
Why Do Certain Hormonal Contraceptives Increase the Risk of HIV?

Why Do Certain Hormonal Contraceptives Increase the Risk of HIV?

Why Do Certain Hormonal Contraceptives Increase the Risk of HIV? Reports on a study which found that DMPA use was associated with an increase in immunological changes, and that the presence of certain vaginal infections further increased the risk of HIV acquisition....