Snip and prevent! Medically performed adult male circumcision: a strategy for reducing the transmission of HIV

South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

M J Titus²  J Moodley¹ 

[1] Women's Health and HIV Research Group, University of KwaZulu-Natal;Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Grey’s Hospital

关键词: Uterine artery embolisation;    Follicle stimulating hormone;    Ovarian function;    Ovarian failure;    Amenorrhoea;   

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学科分类：农业科学（综合）

来源: South African Medical Association

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundRecent randomised trials done in South Africa and on the African continent have rekindled the debate on male circumcision for conditions which may or may not occur in the future.MethodThe recent literature on adult male circumcision for the prevention of HIV transmission was reviewed. The traditional, religious, ethical, and public health issues of the introduction of male circumcision as a public health measure is discussed.ConclusionThe main HIV strategies of single partner relationships and consistent condom use should remain the main strategic policy against this pandemic.

【 授权许可】

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