Title: [Hormonal contraception and antiretroviral therapy among HIV-infected women]

POPLINE Document Number: 315106

Author(s):

Amaral E
Viscola MA
Bahamondes L

Source citation:

Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetricia, 2006 Nov;28(11):680-684.

Abstract:

There is much controversy regarding the relationship between the use of hormonal contraceptives and the risk of acquiring Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and little is known about the effects of hormonal contraception in HIV-infected women (adverse events, menstrual disorders, disease progression, antiretroviral therapy interactions). The aim of the present study was to review available data regarding HIV vulnerability and transmission associated with hormonal contraceptives and the use of these contraceptives by women on antiretroviral therapy, with emphasis on drug interactions. In conclusion, it was not possible to offer evidence-based recommendations for the use of hormonal contraceptives among HIV-infected women under antiretroviral therapy. Infectious disease specialists and gynecologists providing care should be cautious about potential drug interaction leading to increase in adverse events, individualizing contraceptive drugs, route, and dosage, according to the antiretroviral therapy under use. (author's)

Keywords:

Literature Review
HIV Positive Persons
Women
Antiretroviral Therapy
Contraceptive Agents, Estrogen
Contraceptive Agents, Progestin
Drug Interactions
Administration and Dosage
Persons Living With HIV/AIDS
HIV Infections
Viral Diseases
Diseases
Demographic Factors
Population
HIV
Contraceptive Agents, Female
Contraceptive Agents
Contraception
Family Planning
Drugs
Treatment
Medical Procedures
Medicine
Health Services
Delivery of Health Care
Health