Ring V, Prospective Substitute condom?

HEALTH BLOG - ferociously virus HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) which can be transmitted through sexual contact, sometimes blocking the intimate relationship between couples. Therefore, in addition to continue researching the most effective treatment to beat the disease HIV / AIDS, experts are trying to find ways to prevent the potential spread of sexual intercourse.


A new study tested the monkeys found a plastic bag of the drug ring that is inserted into the vagina to prevent HIV transmission during sexual intercourse took place. In the study, the monkeys were using the vaginal ring containing drugs than other monkeys without a ring is not affected by the virus that causes AIDS, previously injected through the catheter into the vagina.
The findings of a study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine shows, vaginal rings have the potential to prevent HIV infection and other sexually transmitted diseases such as herpes and the infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Vaginal rings in this study contains anti-HIV drugs called MIV-150.
In the study, monkeys were given a vaginal ring with the content of MIV-150 and the vaginal ring containing a placebo. Vaginal ring is inserted into the vagina monkey two weeks or 24 hours before the monkeys injected virus SHIV. SHIV containing the gene for HIV and SIV, the monkey form of HIV.
Among the monkeys who received the vaginal ring MIV-150, two of 17 monkeys infected with a virus or 11.7 percent. While the monkeys who did not use the vaginal ring, 11 of 16 or 83 percent of monkeys infected with a virus. Overall, the vaginal ring 83 percent effective in preventing SHIV infection compared to placebo.
In the meantime, researchers suggested that an oral drug that protect against HIV anti-retroviral drugs that need to be consumed every day. Also, the microbicide gel should be used each time a person with HIV / AIDS to have sex.
Tom Zydowsky, one of the researchers said they wanted to develop a women's ring that can be worn comfortably and they can momentarily forget the pain for at least 3 months.
"These findings aim to provide choice to people," says Tom, who is also a senior scientist at the Population Council, a nonprofit organization in New York City to examine HIV / AIDS and reproductive health.
Then what about condoms? Tom said the condom is effective in preventing the transmission of HIV / AIDS when used correctly. However, many women find their partners do not want to wear a condom during sex.
However, this new research the first step in the development of anti-HIV vaginal ring. Because newly done with animals, unclear how well these findings affect humans. The researchers plan to test alternative formulations vaginal ring that can protect against herpes virus and HIV.Sources: kompas.comEditor: Asep Candra

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