December 2016 - Systematic Review Published
Updated systematic review of epidemiological evidence on hormonal contraceptive methods and HIV acquisition in women published published
Chelsea B. Polis, Kathryn M. Curtis, Philip C. Hannaford, Sharon J. Phillips, Tsungai Chipato, James N. Kiarie, Daniel J. Westreich and Petrus S. Steyn
The systematic review was updated and WHO convened a technical consultation with experts in the field in December 2016. The new information increased the concern about DMPA and HIV acquisition and led to the March 2017 MEC update.