Hormonal Contraception and Potential HIV Risks – Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ booklet is to address some of the questions that you as a provider may have in regard to associations between hormonal contraception and HIV.
It includes questions such as:
- Is there an increased risk for HIV acquisition for women taking hormonal contraception?
- Does this apply to all hormonal contraception?
- Should women be advised not to take Depo?
- Why should we talk to our clients about this issue?
- Hormonal Contraception and HIV Progression:
- Can women who are HIV positive use hormonal contraception?
- Will hormonal contraception make women’s HIV progress faster?
Source: Johns Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs
Date of Publication: March 25, 2019
SIMILIAR RESOURCES
Tools
Examples
- Hormonal Contraception and HIV - Technical Update
- Strategic Communication Framework for Hormonal Contraceptive Methods and Potential HIV-Related Risks
- Hormonal Contraception and HIV - Webinar
- Hormonal Contraceptive Eligibility for Women at High Risk of HIV- FAQs
- Frequently Asked Questions about Plague
- Family Planning and HIV Service Integration E-Learning Course
- Considering Progestin-Only Injectables Where HIV Risk Is High: Counseling Tips
- The ECHO Study Report
- Strategic Communication for Hormonal Contraception and HIV: An Evidence Review
- Hormonal Contraceptive Eligibility for Women at High Risk of HIV: Guidance Statement
- Frequently Asked Questions about Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
- Thinking about Using Depo? Things to Consider
- Treatment as Prevention: Frequently Asked Questions
- Female Genital Mutilation: Frequently Asked Questions: A Campaigner’s Guide for Young People
- What Is Up With DMPA And "Grades" For Family Planning?