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The document states that women at high risk of HIV can continue to use all hormonal contraceptive methods without restriction, however it recommended a new clarification to be added to the Medical eligibility criteria for contraceptive use (MEC) which states, in part, “because of the inconclusive nature of the body of evidence on possible increased risk of HIV acquisition, women using progestogen-only contraception should be strongly advised to always yyse condoms, male or female, and other HIV preventive measures.”