Use of combined contraceptive vaginal rings raises risk for certain STIs, finds study
Written By : Medha Baranwal
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2024-06-12 00:30 GMT | Update On 2024-06-12 00:30 GMT
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USA: Recent research has shed light on a concerning correlation between the use of vaginal rings and an increased risk of acquiring certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The findings have sparked discussions among healthcare professionals and underscore the importance of comprehensive sexual health education and prevention strategies.
The use of combined contraceptive vaginal rings (CCVR) is associated with an increased risk for several types of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The findings are based on data from a pair of studies presented at the annual clinical and scientific meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 2024.
Previous studies have revealed that the use of a CCVR may promote changes in immunity in the female genital tract by upregulating immune-related genes in the endocervix and immune mediators within the cervicovaginal fluid, Amy Arceneaux, BS, a medical student at the University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine, Galveston, and colleagues wrote.
The researchers note that the infection rate in the female genital tract can vary according to hormones in the local environment, and there is a need for continued safety analysis as CCVR use continues to rise.
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