title: Use of intrauterine devices and systems by HIV-infected women.
abstract: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected women have unique contraceptive needs. HIV infection is now considered a chronic disease and contraceptive options have widened for HIV-infected women. However, there are safety concerns regarding the use of intrauterine devices and systems in HIV-infected women. Although studies are limited, intrauterine devices appear to be safe for use by most HIV-infected women. This is a review of the available data and international recommendations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY 10032, USA. pc2137@columbia.edu
authors.forename: Paula M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Castaño
mesh_terms: D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D007436:Intrauterine Devices, Medicated / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000821:virology*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D021841:Safe Sex; D014944:World Health Organization