(15 seconds) Microbicides are products being developed to block HIV infection. The Population Council is testing Carraguard gel, a product we hope will contribute to the fight against AIDS, and is developing other potential microbicides.

For more information, visit popcouncil.org/now. (listen)

(30 seconds) Microbicides are products being developed to reduce the transmission of HIV when used during intercourse. In South Africa, the Population Council is testing Carraguard gel, a product developed over nearly two decades that we hope will contribute to the fight against AIDS. The Population Council is developing additional microbicide formulations, including one that contains a drug to neutralize HIV and one that will also prevent pregnancy.

For more information, visit popcouncil.org/now. (listen)

(60 seconds) Globally, women’s rates of HIV infection are growing more rapidly than men’s, and the existing strategies for prevention—including abstinence, mutual monogamy, condom use, and treatment of existing sexually transmitted infections—are not under many women’s control.

Microbicides are products being developed to reduce the transmission of HIV when used during intercourse. In South Africa, the Population Council is testing Carraguard gel, a product developed over nearly two decades that we hope will contribute to the fight against AIDS. The Population Council is developing additional microbicide formulations, including one that contains a drug to neutralize HIV and one that will also prevent pregnancy.

For more information, visit popcouncil.org/now.
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