New findings from E.M. Stringer and co-authors in the area of HIV/AIDS published

According to recent research from Lusaka, Zambia, "' The purpose of this study was to determine whether the intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) is effective and safe among women who are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). We randomly assigned 599 postpartum, HIV-infected women in Zambia to receive either a copper IUD or hormonal contraception and followed them for at least 2 years. Women who were assigned randomly to hormonal contraception were more likely to become pregnant than those who were assigned randomly to receive an IUD ( rate, 4.6/ 100 vs 2.0/ 100 woman-years; hazards ratio, 2.4; 95% Cl, 1.3-4.7)."

"One woman who was assigned to the IUD...

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