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90-day vaginal ring shows promise as method for preventing both HIV and pregnancy

MICROBICIDE TRIALS NETWORK PITTSBURGH, 26 January 2021 – A vaginal ring containing the antiretroviral drug dapivirine and the contraceptive hormone levonorgestrel delivered sustained levels of each drug when used continuously for 90 days – levels likely sufficient to serve its dual purpose for protecting against both HIV and unwanted pregnancy, according to findings of a...