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HIV prevention for young African women is about choice
FREE with registration! Log in or register to access the full article. References 1. The Global PrEP Tracker 2. UNAIDS. In Danger: UNAIDS Global AIDS Update 2022. Geneva, 2022. 3. Zhang, J ∙ Li, C ∙ Xu, J ∙ et al. Discontinuation, suboptimal adherence, and reinitiation of oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis: a global systematic review and meta-analysis Lancet HIV. 2022; 9:e254-e268 4. Baeten, JM ∙ Palanee-Phillips, T ∙ Brown, ER ∙ et al.
Contraceptive effects on the cervicovaginal microbiome: Recent evidence including randomized trials
Corresponding Author Heather B. Jaspan Division of Immunology, Department of Pathology, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Western Cape, South Africa Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Western Cape, South Africa University of Washington Department of Global Health, Seattle, Washington, USA Seattle Children's Research Institute, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA Correspondence Heather B.
The Complex Link between the Female Genital Microbiota, Genital Infections, and Inflammation
Minireview Smritee Dabee, Jo-Ann S. Passmore, Renee Heffron, Heather B. Jaspan Anthony R. Richardson, Editor DOI: 10.1128/IAI.00487-20 ABSTRACT The female genital tract microbiota is part of a complex ecosystem influenced by several physiological, genetic, and behavioral factors. It is uniquely linked to a woman’s mucosal immunity and plays a critical role in the regulation of genital inflammation.
Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Use and Blood Lead Levels in a Cohort of Young Women
Introduction Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) is an injectable progestin-only contraceptive that is used in more than 90 countries worldwide (Black et al. 2006). DMPA is an important contraceptive option to prevent unintended pregnancy; a single injection provides 3 months of effective contraceptive coverage, with a convenient dosing schedule and privacy (ACOG 2014).
Biological changes during, after pregnancy may increase HIV risk in women
BOSTON — Biological changes during pregnancy and the postpartum period may increase a woman’s risk for HIV, according to findings presented at CROI.
Efficacy of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV among women with abnormal vaginal microbiota: a post-hoc analysis of the randomised, placebo-controlled Partners PrEP Study
To view the full text, please login as a subscribed user or purchase a subscription. Click here to view the full text on ScienceDirect. FiguresFigure 1Concentrations of Gardnerella vaginalis (A) and Lactobacillus crispatus (B) DNA in 16S ribosomal RNA within Nugent score categoriesp values were calculated with the Wilcoxon tests (Nugent score 0–3 was the reference category).
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