Vaginal ring could help prevent AIDS
A vaginal ring that prevents the transmission of AIDS could help millions of women living under high contagion risk, especially in the poorest countries. The ring slowly releases an antiretroviral drug. The device has been presented by the International Partnership for Microbicides (IPM), a non-profit organisation. This silicone ring, that is placed in the vagina and must be replaced every four weeks, helps tackle the epidemic in the region where women aged 15 to 24 are twice more likely to contract HIV than men.
With this method, women can take control over their health without having to negotiate with their partner.
After experimenting in sub-Saharan Africa in order to demonstrate its effectiveness, the ring is now under a study where the results will be known from July prior to getting regulatory approval to allow its entrance in the market. The ring is expected to reach the market by the end of 2018. The price is expected to be below $5 per unit.
However, IPM reminds that the ring should not be a substitute but a reinforcement to other methods, such as condoms.
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