WATCH | #Aids2020 study: Dolutegravir is safe for pregnant women to use. Here's why.

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[WATCH]: Last year, SA launched a new HIV drug dolutegravir. Now, an AIDS2020Virtual study has shown it is safe to use for pregnant women too. GlobalVillage | Bhekisisa_MG

Back then, research indicated that the pill could be linked to an increased risk of defects in babies’ brains if women fell pregnant while using it. Or, if they were taking dolutegravir during the early stages of pregnancy.

Now, new research has found that, in fact, birth defects are no more likely when pregnant women are taking dolutegravir than with other antiretrovirals.

 

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