Family Planning

MethodFemalesterilizationVasectomySpermicides(includingwhen usedwithdiaphragmor cervicalcap)HasSTIsIf client hasgonorrhea, chlamydia,purulent cervicitis,or PID, delaysterilization until thecondition is treatedand cured.If client has scrotalskin infection, activeSTI, swollen, tendertip of penis, spermducts, or testicles,delay sterilizationuntil the condition istreated and cured.Can safely usespermicides.HasHIV or AIDSOnAntiretroviral(ARV)TherapyWomen who are infectedwith HIV, have AIDS, or are onantiretroviral therapy can safelyundergo female sterilization.Special arrangements are neededto perform female sterilization ona woman with AIDS. Delay theprocedure if she is currently illwith AIDS-related illness.Men who are infected withHIV, have AIDS, or are onantiretroviral therapy can safelyundergo vasectomy. Specialarrangements are needed toperform vasectomy on a man withAIDS. Delay the procedure if heis currently ill with AIDS-relatedillness.Should not usespermicides if athigh risk of HIV,infected withHIV, or has AIDS.Should not usespermicides.Contraceptives for Clients with STIs, HIV, and AIDS28321Sexually Transmitted Infections, Including HIV