Contraceptive Technology Update
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Griffithsin Considered as Potential Multipurpose Prevention Technology Option
Researchers now are focusing on an investigational multipurpose prevention technology comprised of griffithsin in a carrageenan gel. While research is in the early stages, the combination approach may lead to a new option to prevent HIV and STIs in an on-demand or sustained use format.
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Counsel Women About Contraception Guidelines After Bariatric Surgery
Just-published research indicates that while women should avoid conception for the first 18 months following bariatric surgery, 42% of women participating in the 10-site study reported having unprotected intercourse during the 18-month at-risk, post-surgical timeframe.
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Research Update: Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Safe for Adult Women
In a study of more than 3 million adult women in Denmark and Sweden, results indicate that human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination was not connected with 44 serious chronic diseases.
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Intrauterine Device Use Linked With Decrease in Cervical Cancer Incidence
Results of a just-published systematic review indicate that in women who used an intrauterine device, the incidence of cervical cancer was one-third lower.
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Time to Update Your Knowledge of Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives
Practice bulletin says intrauterine, implant options are safe and effective for almost all women.
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Science Focuses on Mycoplasma genitalium
Mycoplasma genitalium, a sexually transmitted infection, is a major cause of urethritis in men and is associated with cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, preterm birth, and spontaneous abortion in women.
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New Study Points to Long-term Effectiveness of 9-Valent HPV Vaccine
Vaccine could prevent 90% of cervical cancer cases worldwide.
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HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis for Adolescents: A Health Equity and Reproductive Justice Issue
Access to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis is not just a public health issue, but equally important, an equity and justice issue.
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Low Rates of Adherence to PID Guidance Found in Emergency Departments
Research analyzing trends in the nation’s emergency departments indicates low rates of HIV and syphilis screening among teens diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease, despite the high risk for such infections. Data also suggest low rates of adherence to national treatment guidelines.
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Clinician Alert: STIs Hit High-water Mark
More than 2 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were reported in the United States in 2016, the highest number ever, according to the latest surveillance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.