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Unprotected Intercourse (unprotected + intercourse)
Selected AbstractsNew Method Is as Effective As Levonorgestrel After Unprotected IntercoursePERSPECTIVES ON SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, Issue 2 2010J. Thomas No abstract is available for this article. [source] Fertility needs and funding in couples with blood-borne viral infectionHIV MEDICINE, Issue 1 2010E Kalu Background Couples infected with HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are increasingly seeking assisted conception. These couples avoid unprotected intercourse and use condoms at all times in order to minimize the risk of infecting their partner. As this practice inhibits pregnancy, assisted procreation is generally required for safe conception. For many couples, access to such services is restricted on ethical, geographical and financial grounds. Objective The aim of the study was to assess the fertility needs, geographical origin and state funding of patients with blood-borne viral infection. Methods A retrospective review of the medical records of couples referred for fertility treatment between January 1999 and December 2006, where one or both partners were infected with HIV, HBV and/or HCV, was carried out. Results Of the 205 couples included in the study, 44% lived in London, 51% came from elsewhere in the United Kingdom and 5% travelled from outside the United Kingdom to seek treatment. Genitourinary medicine clinics were the main source of referral. 85.8% of couples had HIV infection, 15.1% were infected with HBV and 13.6% had HCV infection. Fertility screening identified a high incidence of male factor infertility (33.3%) in HIV-infected men and tubal disease (40.8%) in HIV-infected women. Only 23.6% of HIV-infected couples, 20% of HBV-infected couples and 12.5% of HCV-infected couples obtained state funding for assisted conception. Conclusion Fertility screening identified a high incidence of male and tubal factor subfertility among couples living with HIV, HBV and HCV. Limited access to specialist clinics equipped to cater for these couples and restricted funding may impact negatively on couples obtaining risk-reducing assisted reproduction treatment. This may have long-term public health implications as individuals attempt to conceive through unprotected intercourse. [source] Emotional adjustment in survivors of sexual assault living with HIV-AIDSJOURNAL OF TRAUMATIC STRESS, Issue 4 2002Seth C. Kalichman Abstract This study examined history of sexual assault in 357 men and women living with HIV-AIDS. Participants completed measures of demographic characteristics, sexual assault history emotional distress and psychiatric symptoms, substance use, and sexual behaviors. Results showed that 68% of women and 35% of men living with HIV-AIDS reported a history of sexual assault since age 15. History of sexual assault was related to history of substance use and mental health treatment. Sexual assault survivors reported greater anxiety, depression, and symptoms of borderline personality and were significantly more likely to report recent unprotected intercourse than persons who had not been sexually assaulted. Results suggest tailoring secondary prevention interventions to meet the needs of HIV-positive survivors of sexual assault. [source] Ulipristal acetate: emergency contraception for up to five daysPRESCRIBER, Issue 5 2010MRPharmS, Steve Chaplin MSc Ulipristal acetate (EllaOne) is a new oral emergency contraceptive licensed for up to 120 hours following unprotected intercourse. In our New products review, Steve Chaplin presents the data relating to its efficacy and adverse effects and Dr Sharon Cameron discusses its role as an emergency contraceptive. Copyright © 2010 Wiley Interface Ltd [source] | ||||||||||