Can A Hiv Positive Woman Infect A Negative Male Partner

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I am HIV -, female. My husband is HIV +, male. we would like to have a baby. (PREGNANCY: HIV POSITIVE MALE AND HIV NEGATIVE FEMALE 2010)

Good Day. My husband told me a month ago that he got tested and he is HIV +. I also got tested and i am HIV -. We would still like to have a baby, in regard that i would not be infected, nor our child. Is there a way where this is possible. We are...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

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Hello,Yes, the safest and most effective way involves sperm washing and in vitro fertilization. See below.Dr. BobArtificial Insemination vs. In Vitro Fertilization Feb 25, 2010Hi Dr. Bob,My question is about starting a family through artificial... Read more »

I just found out my boyfriend is HIV positive , what do I do? (PREGNANCY: HIV POSITIVE MALE AND HIV NEGATIVE FEMALE 2010)

My boyfriend and I have been together about a year and he contracted HIV about two months ago. I... Read more »

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Positive Man, Negative Woman & Child

I need some info about a positive man having kids with a negative woman. And what would happen to... Read more »

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New here - HIV- female with HIV+ male partner

Posted by iSerenity, 2 Replies

Hi, I'm new here myself, glad I found this site. I'm HIV- and involved with a wonderful man that is HIV+. Already have two kids from a previous relationship. We've been together for most part of two years now in a long distance relationship... Read more »

One partner Positive, One negative

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I would appreciate communicating with someone who is in hetrosexual relationship where one member is hiv+ and one hiv-. New to this don't know where to start for information. Would also appreciate e-mails.

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Gay positive male in washington, dc

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

hey, just stop passed to say what's up to all my positive brothers and sisters out here. I live in washington, dc. I have just been dignoised a couple of months ago. when I found out I was in a relationship and had to break the news to my... Read more »

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Posted by mhd8912, 4 Replies

For the past couple of months I have been dating this guy who is HIV positive. He is undetectable and has been able to stay that way for awhile. He has been on medication for years. He is an amazing guy. He is sweet, funny, down to earth,... Read more »

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