Family planning &HIV is it safe to use family planning methods while yu a on art.

 
Drugs used in ART can interact with hormonal contraceptives. Hormonal contraceptives may be in the form of pills or injectables. The interaction can cause increase or decrease in the concentration of the contraceptive hormone. This interaction is highly variable between different individuals as well as between different drugs. There is a variety of other contraceptive methods that you can choose from. Condoms or other barrier contraceptives can be used safely. Similarly, implantable uterine devices should also be effective. You should consult your doctor to have a detailed discussion on the best method of contraception for you. If you do decide to use a hormonal contraceptive, it would be advisable to combine it with another method such as barrier contraceptive.