You will be given advice on contraception after your baby is born.
It is possible that resuming or beginning oral contraception will not be recommended if you begin using ARVs in pregnancy.
This is because some ARVs can reduce the levels of some oral contraceptives, which means they would not be foolproof birth control.
Please make sure your doctor knows about this and can advise you.
September 2011
Decisions relating to your treatment should always be taken in consultation with your doctor. Information in this guide is intended to support those discussions.
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