Women can use ‘reversible contraceptive’ without increased HIV risk — WHO
It said women should have access to the full range of modern contraceptive methods ”so they can make informed choices around contraceptive choice and their sexual health”.The updated recommendations to the WHO guideline, medical eligibility criteria for contraceptive use, stem from a review of the latest evidence conducted by the independent Guideline Development Group convened to inform WHO.
Currently, a quarter of women aged 15–49 in Africa , who want to delay or prevent having children, have limited access to modern contraception. This is the highest unmet need across all WHO regions. Meanwhile, the Executive Director, Universal Health Coverage/Life Course at WHO, Peter Salama said “Evidence shows that a woman’s risk of HIV should not restrict her contraceptive choice.
“All women should have access to a wide range of options for contraception as well as to HIV prevention and to treatment if needed,” he said.
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