Articles tagged with: Contraceptives
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Results from a large international clinical trial on an HIV preventative gel, PRO 2000, show no evidence that it decreases the risk of HIV infection in women.
This has been a disappointing finding for researchers and has likely brought an end to further research in this particular product.
PR0 2000 is a vaginal microbicide, which is a substance whose purpose is to reduce the infectivity of viruses. As of now, there are no microbicides that have been effective against HIV infection.
PRO 2000 is designed to be used by women…
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New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene recently announced plans to distribute the Female Health Company’s (FHC) second-generation FC2 Female Condom, which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration earlier this year.
The second generation FC2 Female Condom is composed of nitrile, a synthetic rubber polymer, whereas the first generation FC1 Female Condom is composed of polyurethane.
Through various research studies, it was determined that nitrile can be manufactured with a less expensive process and still provide the same amount of protection as polyurethane. This change…