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Only a fifth of pregnancies among women living with HIV in the US are planned

Microbicide ring study shows users are reassured about discomfort but develop new worries about safety

A silicone vaginal ring. Credit: NIAID

Tenofovir vaginal ring protects monkeys on Depo-Provera against HIV-like virus

James Smith, from US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, presenting at ICAAC 2013.

One-in-four deaths in pregnancy due to HIV in worst-affected countries

Contraceptive injections and HIV infection risk – a public health conundrum

Dr Chelsea Polis of USAID presenting at CROI 2013.

Lack of understanding of treatment benefits may discourage women with HIV from having children – and could increase the risk of vertical transmission

Manchester study finds link between increased premature birth rate and HIV

"How are we going to have a baby? I’m positive and you’re not"

Male partner involvement improves HIV testing during pregnancy