Friday, February 3, 2012
Microbicide Q & A (1)
What is a microbicide?
A microbicide is a compound that eliminates micro-organisms.
What does a microbicide do?
Topical microbicides, applied to lining of body cavities, work as chemical barriers to avoid the spread of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).
An HIV microbicide provides the potential for a protection choice that both women and men could effortlessly control, with or without the consent or knowledge of their sexual partner.
What forms can a microbicide come in?
A microbicide could be produced in various forms including gels, creams, suppositories, films, or in combination with a sexual lubricant.
Will different HIV microbicides be necessary for vaginal and rectal use?
Probably.
Different microbicides will be necessary for the vagina and for the rectum because of differences in their physical structure and properties.
An effective rectal microbicide must take into consideration that HIV is more easily transmitted during anal rather than vaginal intercourse.
Will a microbicide cure AIDS?
No, a microbicide is not a remedy for those already infected with HIV.
Instead, it would be an HIV prevention option, impeding (or halting) the transmission of HIV.
Would a microbicide prevent all sexually transmitted infections?
Despite the fact that prevention from HIV is the primary objective, hopefully that microbicides that could protect against different STIs and HIV may possibly become available in the future.
Given that STIs are caused by various pathogens (some viral, some bacterial), a microbicide that is effective against one STI pathogen would not necessarily protect against another.
If an effective microbicide is available, would we still need to use condoms?
Yes. Condoms, especially when used in conjunction with a microbicide, are still be the safest choice.
But for people who can't or won't use condoms (sex workers, women who are unable to require their sex partners to use a condom), an HIV microbicide could offer a significant option that they could control without the consent or knowledge of their sexual partners serious.
Let's say a woman wants to become pregnant?
Women must have access to microbicides that can prevent pregnancy and microbicides that allow pregnancy. Contraceptive microbicides could offer both pregnancy and STI protection to women wishing to meet both needs with one product. The candidates furthest advanced in tests right now are all non-contraceptive. However it is possible, if one of them proves effective, that a contraceptive aspect could be included.
Would microbicides be safe?
All new product must undergo thorough safety testing before becoming available to the public. Women's health activists and researchers are working closely together to make sure that the testing of microbicides is thorough and ethical. The good news is many of the substances under investigation are generally used in medicines that are already available.
Would men take advantage of microbicides too?
Although it is possible that microbicides could protect HIV positive women's partners, also, it is possible that they will not. Tests with serodiscordant couples have to take place in order to evaluate this. It may also be possible to formulate microbicides that can be used rectally, however the safety and effectiveness of microbicides for rectal use need to be proven separately. Rectal safety studies of some potential microbicides have begun.
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ReplyDeleteIt took almost one year for my first real outbreak but it was the hardest thing in the world to get along with. I felt so unwanted and dirty. I tried many formulas, suggestions, methods to get rid of it permanently. Booked appointment with many doctors, professionals, even religiously until I started getting away spiritually and still it won't go. The worst is my outbreaks occurs within short period and take as long as even weeks to go away. I was at last placed on antiviral treatment which is a good treatment but for how long? I prayed every four times a day for God to cure me miraculously or direct me to cure because I know there is. During outbreaks I thought it's the end of the world but it's not, with time I will become normal again. I started trying fruits and herbs, take herbal produced, and with time became very interested in herbs. I read blogs, websites, and comments on herbs and built a stronger hope. I saw comments and decided to try Dr Utu African Traditional Herbal meds. I know of one mr Brown who was HIV and now brags he was cured of HIV with Dr Utu traditional meds but never give it a thought because I believed HIV already has a cure and never think it through or make a research. And for herpes my doctor told me that there is no known cure. When I saw testimonies of his Herpes cure on sites. I copied his contact drutuherbalcure@gmail.com. I showed it to brown who confirmed it was Dr Utu contact. I contacted him immediately and he also prepared and sent me herbal herpes meds through DHL. Right after getting this traditional meds I followed the prescription cautiously and withing days I started noticing rapid change and I know within me it's the cure. I used it for up to two weeks and when my test result was out not only did this herbal meds cure me but boost my immune and I feel real and free. Dr Utu African Traditional meds have successfully cured Herpes, Warts, HIV, Cancers, Kidney Stone, Asthma, most importantly this traditional meds boost immune and have no after effect.
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