Essential Knowledge About Injectables
Source:
Knowledge for Health (K4Health),
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health [Unpublished],
2010
: 23 pp.
This review summarizes the latest biomedical, social science, and programmatic knowledge about injectable contraceptives as of July 2010.
- Regions/Countries:
- Global
WHO Upholds Guidance: Women With or at Risk of HIV Can Safely Use Hormonal Methods
WHO released a statement on February 16, 2012, upholding guidance indicating that women with HIV or at high risk of HIV can safely use hormonal contraceptives, including injectables, to prevent pregnancy. However, WHO is instructing health care providers to strongly advise such women who decide to use progestin-only injectables to also always use male or female condoms for protection against HIV. Read more about WHO's statement.
Toolkit last updated: 19 April 2012
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