Sex differences in HIV infection

EP Scully - Current HIV/AIDS Reports, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review This review will outline the multilevel effects of biological sex on
HIV acquisition, pathogenesis, treatment response, and prospects for cure. Potential …

An updated systematic review of epidemiological evidence on hormonal contraceptive methods and HIV acquisition in women

CB Polis, KM Curtis, PC Hannaford, SJ Phillips… - Aids, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Objective and design: Some studies suggest that specific hormonal contraceptive methods
[particularly depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA)] may increase women's HIV …

The interaction between vaginal microbiota, cervical length, and vaginal progesterone treatment for preterm birth risk

LM Kindinger, PR Bennett, YS Lee, JR Marchesi… - Microbiome, 2017 - Springer
Background Preterm birth is the primary cause of infant death worldwide. A short cervix in
the second trimester of pregnancy is a risk factor for preterm birth. In specific patient cohorts …

Microbial composition predicts genital tract inflammation and persistent bacterial vaginosis in South African adolescent females

K Lennard, S Dabee, SL Barnabas… - Infection and …, 2018 - Am Soc Microbiol
Young African females are at an increased risk of HIV acquisition, and genital inflammation
or the vaginal microbiome may contribute to this risk. We studied these factors in 168 HIV …

On infertile ground: population control and women's rights in the era of climate change

JS Sasser - On Infertile Ground, 2018 - degruyter.com
Since the turn of the millennium, American media, scientists, and environmental activists
have insisted that the global population crisis is “back”—and that the only way to avoid …

Sustained high HIV incidence in young women in Southern Africa: social, behavioral, and structural factors and emerging intervention approaches

A Harrison, CJ Colvin, C Kuo, A Swartz, M Lurie - Current Hiv/aids Reports, 2015 - Springer
Young women in southern Africa experience some of the highest incidence rates of HIV
infection in the world. Across southern Africa, HIV prevalence among women increases …

[HTML][HTML] Progesterone-based compounds affect immune responses and susceptibility to infections at diverse mucosal sites

OJ Hall, SL Klein - Mucosal Immunology, 2017 - Elsevier
Over 100 million women worldwide are currently on progesterone-based contraceptives to
improve their health outcomes through reduced maternal mortality and family planning. In …

Association of hormonal contraceptive use with adverse health outcomes: an umbrella review of meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials and cohort studies

S Brabaharan, SK Veettil, JE Kaiser… - JAMA Network …, 2022 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Meta-analyses have reported conflicting data on the safety of hormonal
contraception, but the quality of evidence for the associations between hormonal …

Contraception coverage and methods used among women in South Africa: A national household survey

MF Chersich, N Wabiri, K Risher, O Shisana… - South African Medical …, 2017 - ajol.info
Background. Globally, family planning services are being strengthened and the range of
contraceptive choices expanded. Data on contraceptive coverage and service gaps could …

[图书][B] Gender equality and sustainable development

M Leach - 2016 - api.taylorfrancis.com
Untitled Page 1 Page 2 For pathways to be truly sustainable and advance gender equality and
the rights and capabilities of women and girls, those whose lives and wellbeing are at stake …