HIV and Hormonal Contraception FAQs

8 Mar 2012

HIV and Hormonal Contraception FAQs

WHO has announced in February 2012 that its current recommendation no restrictions on the use of hormonal contraceptives to avoid unintended pregnancies for women at high risk of, or living with HIV which is based on current evidence, remains unchanged. In addition, it recommends that women using progestogen-only injectable contraceptives also use condoms or other measures to prevent HIV infection.