HIV+ Perinatal∧ N (%) HIV+ Behavioral∧∧ N (%) National rates∧∧∧ % Progetin only methods LNG 1 (5.6) 3 (20) 2 ENG 1 (5.6) 2 (13.3) - DMPA 7 (38.9) 4 (26.7) 3.4 Combined hormonal methods COC 1 (5.6) 1 (6.7) 45 Patch 1 (5.6) 3 (20) 3 Ring 0 (0) 1 (6.7) 2 Non-hormonal methods Condoms 4 (22.2) 0 (0) 29 Abstinence 3 (16.7) 1 (6.7) 15 Total 18 (100) 15 (100) - ∧Perinatal HIV infection at birth or as a neonate ∧∧Behavioral HIV infection through heterosexual activity ∧∧∧Percentage of US women age 15-29 based on CDC/NCHS, National Survey of Family Growth, 2006–2010. Other methods such as withdrawal or natural family planning are not listed [15]. LNG: Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine System (Mirena®), ENG: Etonogestrel Implant (Nexplanon or Implanon®), DMPA: Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate COC : Combined Oral Contraceptive Patch (Ortho Evra®), Ring (Nuva Ring®) Condoms were the primary contraceptive; persons who used condoms for dual protection are listed according to the hormonal contraceptive utilized.

Table 2: Current Contraceptive Method Used Among HIV Positive Los Angeles County Adolescent Females Age 15 to 25 from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2012

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