Contraceptive failure of etonogestrel implant in patients treated with antiretrovirals including efavirenz

Leticee, N.; Viard, J.-P.; Yamgnane, A.; Karmochkine, M.; Benachi, A.

Contraception 85(4): 425-427

2012


ISSN/ISBN: 1879-0518
PMID: 22036046
DOI: 10.1016/j.contraception.2011.09.005
Document Number: 223695
Contraception for HIV-positive women is a complex issue. Although the use of condoms is recommended, complementary methods of contraception are often prescribed. Antiretroviral therapy can lead to drug interactions and modify the efficacy of hormonal contraception. Two unintended pregnancies suggest that etonogestrel implants should be used with caution in patients on efavirenz.

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Contraceptive failure of etonogestrel implant in patients treated with antiretrovirals including efavirenz