Sexually Transmitted Disease (Increased Risk)

Sterilized Women and Users of the Pill at Higher Risk

Published in Women's Health Weekly, October 21st, 1996

Women who are sterilized surgically or who use oral contraceptives may be well-protected against pregnancy, but may be at increased risk of HIV infection and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

These findings were reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the September 27, 1996, issue of Mortality and Morbidity Weekly Report.

A CDC survey was conducted between 1993 and 1994 in which more than 3,330 sexually active women aged between 15 and 34 years were interviewed. "Of the 555 women with main partners for whom complete data were available, 309 (56 percent) reported not using condoms at last intercourse with...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (1996-10-21)

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