There was a very interesting article about women using contraceptives in Africa on today's front page, which caught my eye right away. Women in Africa who have been using a hormone-injected contraceptive that may double the chances of getting HIV for them as well as their partners.
Further studies are being done, but if this proves true it will make things very difficult for women accustomed to this method. This style of contraceptive last longer and is more convenient for women. Women in the US use this as well, but the numbers and risk level for African women is much higher so that is where the research is focused.
Before an official warning is administered, the Word Health Organization is holding a meeting in January to discuss the new findings. If the WHO finds this contraceptive injection more harmful then helpful, new initiatives will be needed to help women in Africa. I'm anxious to read more about what is found at the meeting in January.
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