Open AccessPerformance of Male Condoms When Used With and Without a Silicone Placebo Vaginal Ring—A Randomized, Crossover Trial
Author(s) -
Annaléne Nel,
Mariëtte Malherbe,
Neliëtte van Niekerk,
Mags Beksinska,
Ross Greener,
Jennifer Smit,
Ron Frezieres,
Terri Walsh
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1944-7884
pISSN - 1525-4135
DOI - 10.1097/qai.0000000000002397
Subject(s) - vaginal ring , medicine , placebo , condom , crossover study , randomized controlled trial , confidence interval , gynecology , vagina , population , family planning , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , surgery , research methodology , alternative medicine , environmental health , syphilis , pathology , family medicine
The dapivirine vaginal ring reduced the risk of HIV infection by approximately 30% in Phase III trials. To ensure higher levels of protection against HIV and sexually transmitted infections, women should be counseled to use condoms when using the vaginal ring. This article evaluates the compatibility of male condoms with a placebo vaginal ring.