title: Immunosuppressive biological mechanisms support reassessment of use of the injectable contraceptive medroxyprogesterone acetate.
authors: Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Cape Town, Private Bag X1, Rondebosch, 7700, South Africa. Janet.Hapgood@uct.ac.za
authors: Janet P
authors: JP
authors: Hapgood
mesh_terms: D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology / Q000635:transmission; D015497:HIV-1; D006801:Humans; D007108:Immune Tolerance / Q000187:drug effects*; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D017258:Medroxyprogesterone Acetate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018448:Models, Immunological; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D003271:Contraceptive Agents, Female; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D017258:Medroxyprogesterone Acetate