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implant and DMPA appears increasingly important in light of one recent animal study suggesting a relationship between progestin exposure and vaginal atrophy (which might lead to increased risk of HIV infection).6 Although it is premature to extrapolate the findings of this study to humans, the results highlight the importance of correct and consistent condom use among users of hormonal contraceptives. As of this writing, no published research has examined the frequency of condom use among DMPA users subsequent to the method’s approval in the United States. Our objectives in this article are to examine the longitudinal pattern of condom use among women using DMPA for the first time and to identify factors that may be associated with consistent condom use among these women.