Risk of HIV infection in studies of African women using hormonal contraceptives
(PLOS) Use of the injectable progestin contraceptive depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate is linked to an increased risk for HIV infection, according to an article published by Charles Morrison of FHI 360 and colleagues in this week's PLOS Medicine. The researchers did not find a significantly increased risk for HIV infection in women who used a different injectable progestin, norethisterone enanthate, nor in those who used combined oral contraceptives. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - January 22, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Does contraceptive jab make HIV more likely?
Conclusion
This is a well-conducted systematic review that tried to identify all studies investigating the possible link between hormonal contraceptive use and HIV.
It did not find an association between HIV risk and oral hormonal contraceptive use, nor with one type of injectable progestogen contraceptive.
But it did find an increased risk of HIV in studies where women used a commonly used injectable form of contraception called depot medroxyprogesterone acetate.
The review had strict inclusion criteria, but the possibility of selection bias and confounding from other factors still cannot be ruled out.
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Source: NHS News Feed - January 12, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lifestyle/exercise Medication Source Type: news
Depo-Provera Linked to Increased HIV Risk in AfricaDepo-Provera Linked to Increased HIV Risk in Africa
A meta-analysis showed a link between depot medroxyprogesterone acetate use and increased relative risk for HIV infection among women in sub-Saharan Africa. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 9, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: HIV/AIDS News Source Type: news
Study supports link between injectable hormonal contraceptive and HIV risk
Women using depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, commonly known as Depo-Provera or the birth control shot, have a moderately increased risk of becoming infected with HIV, a large meta-analysis of 12 studies involving more than 39,500 women has found. Other forms of hormonal contraception, including oral contraceptive pills, do not appear to increase this risk. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - January 9, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Meta-Analysis: Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Linked to Increase in HIV Acquisition (FREE)
By Amy Orciari Herman
Edited by André Sofair, MD, MPH, and William E. Chavey, MD, MS
A new meta-analysis adds to evidence suggesting that depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA, marketed as Depo-Provera) is associated with increased risk for HIV acquisition. The findings appear in … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - January 9, 2015 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Nigeria: Ekeocha - Pfizer and Sterilization of African Women
[Guardian]AS I tried to catch up on the latest news on Africa, I stumbled upon the recent joint announcement of Pfizer Inc. the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) to expand access to Pfizer's injectable contraceptive, Sayana® Press (medroxyprogesterone acetate), for women in the world's poorest countries. Some of the targeted countries named for this expansive contraception project include Burkina Faso, Kenya, Niger, Senegal, Uganda and my own country, Nigeri (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - December 15, 2014 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
Pfizer agrees to supply contraceptive Sayana Press in poorer countries
US-based drugmaker Pfizer has signed an agreement with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) to expand access to its injectable contraceptive, Sayana Press (medroxyprogesterone acetate), for women in poorer … (Source: Pharmaceutical Technology)
Source: Pharmaceutical Technology - November 14, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
medroxyprogesterone, Provera, Depo-Provera, Depo-Sub Q Provera 104
Title: medroxyprogesterone, Provera, Depo-Provera, Depo-Sub Q Provera 104Category: MedicationsCreated: 5/21/1998 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/7/2014 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Medications General)
Source: MedicineNet Medications General - August 7, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
medroxyprogesterone, Provera, Depo-Provera, Depo-Sub Q Provera 104
Title: medroxyprogesterone, Provera, Depo-Provera, Depo-Sub Q Provera 104Category: MedicationsCreated: 5/21/1998 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/7/2014 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Menopause General)
Source: MedicineNet Menopause General - August 7, 2014 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Looking forward to the New Year (2014) – Lisa’s Story
Hi, I’m 50 yrs old. In 2010 I had a pelvic floor lift due to leaking urine when I laughed, coughed and did star jumps at the gym! My gynae decided he would replace my mirena coil at the same time. On having my coil checked later it could not be found, so I had a scan which showed multiple fibroids, small but plenty of them. I was assured that the coil would keep them at bay!
Two months ago after suffering with lower back pain and constipation, I returned to the doctors I had felt a large tender lump, lower right of my abdomen. I had a scan a week later and discovered my fibroids were much larger, with one 7cm plus t...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - December 5, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Your Stories cancer fibroids Source Type: news
Looking forward to the New Year (2014) – Lisa ’ s Story
Hi, I’m 50 yrs old. In 2010 I had a pelvic floor lift due to leaking urine when I laughed, coughed and did star jumps at the gym! My gynae decided he would replace my mirena coil at the same time. On having my coil checked later it could not be found, so I had a scan which showed multiple fibroids, small but plenty of them. I was assured that the coil would keep them at bay!
Two months ago after suffering with lower back pain and constipation, I returned to the doctors I had felt a large tender lump, lower right of my abdomen. I had a scan a week later and discovered my fibroids were much larger, with one 7cm plus t...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - December 5, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health cancer fibroids hysterectomy stories Source Type: news
Looking forward to the New Year (2014) – Lisa ’ s Story
Hi, I’m 50 yrs old. In 2010 I had a pelvic floor lift due to leaking urine when I laughed, coughed and did star jumps at the gym! My gynae decided he would replace my mirena coil at the same time. On having my coil checked later it could not be found, so I had a scan which showed multiple fibroids, small but plenty of them. I was assured that the coil would keep them at bay!
Two months ago after suffering with lower back pain and constipation, I returned to the doctors I had felt a large tender lump, lower right of my abdomen. I had a scan a week later and discovered my fibroids were much larger, with one 7cm plus t...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - December 5, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health cancer fibroids hysterectomy stories Source Type: news
Looking forward to the New Year (2014) – Lisa ’ s Story
Hi, I’m 50 yrs old. In 2010 I had a pelvic floor lift due to leaking urine when I laughed, coughed and did star jumps at the gym! My gynae decided he would replace my mirena coil at the same time. On having my coil checked later it could not be found, so I had a scan which showed multiple fibroids, small but plenty of them. I was assured that the coil would keep them at bay!
Two months ago after suffering with lower back pain and constipation, I returned to the doctors I had felt a large tender lump, lower right of my abdomen. I had a scan a week later and discovered my fibroids were much larger, with one 7cm plus t...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - December 5, 2013 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health cancer fibroids hysterectomy stories Source Type: news
Advice Conflicts on Hormone Protocols for TranssexualsAdvice Conflicts on Hormone Protocols for Transsexuals
Experts debate the risks and benefits of intramuscular or transdermal estrogen and the pros and cons of medroxyprogesterone vs leuprolide. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 3, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Subcutaneously delivered contraceptive launched by Pfizer
Sayana® Press (medroxyprogesterone acetate), the first subcutaneously delivered long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) has been launched by Pfizer. It is administered by a doctor or nurse, given under the skin into the thigh or abdomen every 13 weeks using a prefilled Uniject injection. (Source: Pharmacy Europe)
Source: Pharmacy Europe - June 17, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
