Global and national guidance for the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis during peri-conception, pregnancy and breastfeeding

This article presents the 2018 status of policy guidance for the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) during peri-conception, pregnancy and breastfeeding, particularly looking at countries with high HIV prevalence, including those in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnancy was often recognized as a period with elevated HIV risk but few PrEP guidance documents have a recommendation specific to PrEP use among pregnant women. As PrEP implementation becomes more widespread across the globe, countries can include guidance for women during peri-conception, pregnancy, and breastfeeding.

Source: Sexual Health - November 19, 2018 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Natasha Davies Renee Heffron Source Type: research