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The great advantage of multipurpose prevention technologies is that they approach health challenges from the woman’s perspective. A woman may want to prevent pregnancy and also protect herself against HIV, but right now her only option for doing so—the condom—depends on the cooperation of her male partner. A vaginal ring that dispenses both contraceptive hormones and medication to prevent HIV infection could be a simple, effective solution
Heather D. Boonstra
Vice President for Public Policy