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Background:
Many women seek contraceptive advice from general practitioners. These consultations provide an opportunity to discuss the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Objective:
This article discusses the effect of various contraceptive methods on the transmission of STIs and HIV. It also highlights issues relevant to achieving both contraception and STI/HIV prevention, with a focus on younger women.
Discussion:
There is no ideal method to achieve protection against both pregnancy and STIs/HIV. Counselling about risks of STIs/HIV, providing the option of being tested for bacterial STIs, hepatitis B and HIV at the start of new relationships and promoting condom use for casual sex and concurrent sexual relationships is to be encouraged.
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