Efficiency Of Condoms And Hiv

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Study Finds That Second Generation Female Condoms Are Cost-Efficient, More Pleasurable

It's no secret that since the female condom hit the scene in the U.S., it hasn't gained the same popularity as it has in countries such as Brazil and South Africa. Complaints have ranged from the price -- female condoms are considerably more... Read more »

Bill Gates Emphasizes Need for Increased Efficiency in HIV Prevention, Treatment Programs

Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, "urged governments and health advocates Tuesday to 'get more out of every dollar' in the fight against AIDS, saying the global economic downturn has hit funding for the disease,"... Read more »

WHO Criticized for Not Efficiently Communicating Recommendations on HIV, Contraception to African Women, PlusNews Reports

"HIV organizations, researchers and activists have criticized the WHO and UNAIDS for not clearly communicating [guidelines on HIV and hormonal contraception] to African women, who remain the most affected by the continent's high HIV prevalence... Read more »

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What is the minimum Crix. blood concentration for lasting efficiency?

Dear Docs,First of all, thank you for your so hard work in anwering all the questions. I have read your forum every week since 1997. Until today I have always found the answer to any question I had in the "read answered questions" list,...

Response from Andrew T. Pavia, M.D.

University of Utah, School of Medicine

Votre Anglais et tellement mieux que mon Français.These are very, very good questions and I think we are beginning to enter an era where we can actually use drug levels effectively. We are not really there yet, and there are no really... Read more »

efficacy of condoms

dear dr bob. i'm panicking after seeing the percentage of condom efficiency on http://www.aids.org/factSheets/153-Condoms.html. "CONDOM MYTHSCondoms don't work: Studies show condoms are 80% to 97% effective in preventing HIV...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,What I have consistently said is that HIV cannot permeate intact latex (or polyurethane). No way. No how. However, on rare occasions condoms can fail (break). Also, many folks don't use condoms properly. All of these factors affect condom... Read more »

PEP Treatment HELP? (PROPER CONDOM USE, 2009) (PEP AND THE NEED FOR HIV SPECIALIST, 2009)

Hi there, I found your contact details online and your help would be very much appreciated as I am currently in a panic mode! Here it goes: 1. I had anal sex (me top HIV neg) with a partner (bottom HIV pos with viral load 20k 26k copies)...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,First off, what's up with your condoms? Did you buy them during the Reagan era? Have you been storing them in the glove box of your car parked in sweltering heat? Are you using oil-based lubricant (incompatible with latex)? I think it's... Read more »

Effectiveness of condoms (CONDOMS) (CONDOM EFFICACY)

I am confused good doctor...you said HIV can't penetrate a condom no, way no how....why does The CDC website say its only 85% effective. They say that it still possible to get HIV. I googled it and I see everything from 98% to 80%. I know...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I've addressed this topic numerous times before and have nothing new to add. See below.Dr. Bobcondoms aren't totally safe (CONDOMS) (CONDOM EFFICACY)Jan 10, 2007 I don't really have a queston but rather a statement. i'm a... Read more »

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HIV FROM CONDOMS AFER FACT?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

What are the chances of catching hiv when:
You have sex with a male with the condom on, after he cums he pulls the condom off and you play around for around 10 minutes he puts his penis in you for a couple of seconds (about 2 inches)? Read more »

PARTNER SECRETLY REMOVED CONDOM THEN CONFESSED HIV

Posted by FORTHEBIRDS, 2 Replies

Hi,
On 4/5 i slept with my x husband. Although I insisted he wear a condom and he started out with one on, when the deed was done the condom was on the bed and he said, "yup, I took it off!"
I went bananas, and after discussing it for a month he said... Read more »

condom broke can cause HIV ?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello I had weared the condom but I didn't put in. I was just rubbing my penis with her thyes but unfortuntely the condom broke. But there was no fluid or pre cum was there.
Now I found after 4 weeks that there very very small ulcer (pin head size)... Read more »

Do condoms protect against HIV?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hi, are condoms extremly effective against HIV? I'm just wondering if anyone konws anyone, or contracted HIV while performing safe sex? I'm sure the virus has to have been transmitted whle condoms were used in the past a few times or so by some... Read more »

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