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Effect of concurrent use of anti-retroviral therapy and levonorgestrel sub-dermal implant for contraception on CD4 counts: a prospective cohort study in Kenya

INTRODUCTION: Simultaneous use of contraceptive hormones and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) may theoretically lessen the effectiveness of both. Women on ART need assurance that hormonal contraception is safe and effective. The sub-dermal implant is an ideal product to study: low and steady progestin...

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Autores principales: Hubacher, David, Liku, Jennifer, Kiarie, James, Rakwar, Joel, Muiruri, Peter, Omwenga, Jackline, Chen, Pai-Lien
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: International AIDS Society 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3586663/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23458102
http://dx.doi.org/10.7448/IAS.16.1.18448