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. 2024 Aug 6;84(8):697–714. doi: 10.1055/a-2317-9133

Consensus-based recommendation 3.E19
Users of diaphragms or cervical caps must be informed that there is insufficient evidence on whether diaphragms or cervical caps offer protection against HIV/STI transmission or whether they are associated with a lower risk of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Nonoxynol-9-containing contraceptive gels should not be used, as the frequent use of such gels may increase the risk of HIV transmission. Condoms should be used in addition or as the sole contraceptive method to protect against the transmission of STIs including HIV.

Consensus-based recommendation 3.E19

Expert consensus

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Users of diaphragms or cervical caps must be informed that there is insufficient evidence on whether diaphragms or cervical caps offer protection against HIV/STI transmission or whether they are associated with a lower risk of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Nonoxynol-9-containing contraceptive gels should not be used, as the frequent use of such gels may increase the risk of HIV transmission. Condoms should be used in addition or as the sole contraceptive method to protect against the transmission of STIs including HIV.