Hormonal Contraception and HIV: Technical Statement
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Hormonal Contraception and HIV: Technical Statement
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has concluded that women living with HIV or at high risk of HIV can safely continue to use hormonal contraceptives to prevent pregnancy. The recommendation follows a thorough review of evidence about links between hormonal contraceptive use and HIV acquisition.
Copyright © 2012, World Health Organization.
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- Executive summary
- Background
- Method of work
- Summary of the evidence
- Recommendations
- More information and related documents
- Annex 1 Summary of recommendations for contraceptive use for women at high risk of HIV and living with HIV with clarification
- References
- Frequently asked questions
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