HIV-associated gut microbial alterations are dependent on host and geographic context.

HIV-associated changes in intestinal microbiota are believed to be important drivers of disease progression. However, the majority of studies have focused on populations in high-income countries rather than in developing regions where HIV burden is greatest. To better understand the impact of HIV on fecal microbiota globally, we compare the fecal microbial community of individuals in the U.

Contraceptive Use Among Women in the United States Aged 18-44 Years with Selected Medical Contraindications to Estrogen.

Medical contraindications to estrogen limit women's contraceptive options. This study assessed the association between selected medical contraindications to estrogen on contraceptive use and examined whether contraindications serve as a barrier to the prevention of unintended pregnancy. We analyzed women aged 18-44 at risk of unintended pregnancy participating in the 2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.