US scientists have said that a new vaginal gel can help in decreasing a woman’s odds of getting affected by HIV disease through sexual intercourse. The gel can avert the chances of infection from a tainted partner by obstructing the life-threatening virus.

The 15-year research is a groundbreaking method for women to put off the deadly virus, particularly those, whose husbands do not use condoms during sex.

On Tuesday, the investigation will be offered at the 18th International AIDS Conference in Vienna.

The research that examined antiretroviral drug, tenofovir, was carried out in South Africa. The gel was not exactly flawless, but it was quite useful, capable of lowering the chances of HIV infectivity by 39%.

The result was seen in a set of women, who used the gel during sex. It was observed that those who made use of the gel on a regular basis, witnessed 54% lesser infections. 

Executive Director of the World Health Organization's UNAids program, Michel Sidibe said, "We are giving hope to women who account for most new HIV infections”. He said that the gel could "help break the trajectory of the Aids epidemic".

It is speculated that if proper route is followed, strong formulations, along with promotional drives to raise publicity for the product, can actually lead to enhanced defense.