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Female To Male Hiv Transmission One Off
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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.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
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...
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Male-to-female transmission rates vs. female-to-maleCan you cite some reputable studies about the difference in male-to-female and female-to-male... Read more »"Female to male transmission in the US is pretty rare."Dr Wohl,I noticed in a recent answer to a question you've stated, "Female to male... Read more »
Articles
Male Circumcision Might Reduce Risk of Male-to-Female HIV Transmission, Study SaysMale circumcision might reduce the risk of HIV transmission from HIV-positive men to their female partners, according to a study presented Wednesday at the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections in Denver, Reuters reports... Read more »
Male Circumcision Might Reduce Risk of Female-to-Male HIV Transmission by About 60%, Study SaysMale circumcision might reduce the risk of men contracting HIV through sexual intercourse with women by about 60%, according to a study published in the November issue of PLoS Medicine , BBC News reports ( BBC News , 10/25). French and South... Read more »
Female-to-Female Transmission of HIVThis is an answer from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to a question submitted by the CDC National AIDS Hotline concerning female-to-female sexual transmission of HIV. NAH Question: Female-to-female sexual transmission --... Read more »
Effectiveness of COL-1492, a Nonoxynol-9 Vaginal Gel, on HIV-1 Transmission in Female Sex Workers: A Randomised Controlled TrialAlthough the male condom, when used consistently and correctly, provides high levels of protection against HIV-1 and other STDs, negotiating its use is not always feasible for many women. Therefore, there is a need for a female-controlled method for... Read more »
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Female-to-Male transmission
Posted by lauramanyap, 2 Replies
I was wondering if anyone out there knows any males who has been infected with HIV through sex with a female. Thanks.
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Female to male transmission and visa versa
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
When they say there is a very small chance for men to get HIV from a woman sexually, this means when the woman HAS HIV.For women, they can get HIV from males sexually (vaginal) extremely easy, it can be one chance in one! Some women do not catch... Read more » Female to Male Transmission
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
OK-It is MUCH harder for a women to give it to a man, for the obvious reasons-HIV has to be exposed to a mucous membrance and the only one on the penis is the opening of the Urethra. It is much easier the other way as the vagina is a BIG membrane. Som... Read more » Male to Female Transmission is Low!
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Hi folks!This post is targeted to those like me: a heterosexual male in his early to mid twenties who have had a brief unprotected vaginal exposure. I just want to remind you guys that female to male transmission is pretty darn low. It's not... Read more » Advertisement
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