Fertilization Hiv Positive

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Israel's Haaretz.com Examines Country's Lack of Coverage for Fertility Treatment for HIV-Positive Individuals

Israel's Haaretz.com on Tuesday examined the country's lack of health care coverage for fertility treatment for HIV-positive individuals. The need to address fertility problems among HIV-positive people who wish to have children has "grown along... Read more »

California Senate Committee Approves Bill That Would Allow HIV-Positive Men to Have Sperm Washed, Used for Fertility Treatments

The California Senate Health Committee on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve a bill (SB 443 ) that would allow HIV-positive men to have their sperm washed and used for fertility treatments, including artificial insemination and in vitro... Read more »

California Senate Approves Bill That Would Allow HIV-Positive Men to Have Sperm Washed, Used for Fertility Treatments

The California Senate recently voted 35-1 to approve a bill (SB 443 ) that would allow HIV-positive men to have their sperm washed and used for fertility treatments, the MediaNews/ Oakland Tribune reports (Geissinger, MediaNews/ Oakland Tribune ,... Read more »

Ask the Experts

ever heard of an HIV-positive lady freezing eggs for fertility?

Hello, you seem to keep up on research. Have you seen a scenario like this? What do you recommend? I'm a case manager and one of the doctors at my organization had this come up.Say we've got a woman who is living with HIV, and she's...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for posting your interesting questions.I've not heard of this situation, but I would think that if the fertilized eggs were to be implanted back into the same HIV+ woman that there shouldn't be any major... Read more »

AIDS and fertility

The birth mom to my 2 adopted children has AIDS. She has never, and will not take medications nor have a sterilization process. Of the 4 children, 2 are HIV positive. Her health continues to deteriorate, last pregnancy she was down to 70 pounds....

Response from Brooks Jackson, M.D.

Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine

Cross sectional studies have shown that fertilty is decreased in HIV infected women, and the more symptomatic the woman, the greater fertility is decreased. In addition women with advanced disease are at greater risk for preterm delivery and... Read more »

Fertility Expert - JS

Dr. Sullivan this is to provide information to the lady that inquired about a fertility specialist or ob/gyn that was comfortable and had experience treating patients who are hiv positive. Dr. Mark [name withheld] at Columbia University and has...

Response from Brooks Jackson, M.D.

Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine

Thank you for the information. BJ... Read more »

Artificial Insemination vs. In Vitro Fertilization

Hi Dr. Bob,My question is about starting a family through artificial insemination versus in vitro fertilization. I searched the archives and was unable to find an answer (or perhaps the answer I was seeking), so I apologize in advance if you or...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Mrs. X,It is possible to conceive via artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization. Utilizing newer techniques of sperm washing combined with potent combination antiretroviral therapy, both methods, artificial insemination and in vitro... Read more »

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SEEKING FERTILITY DOCS WHO TREAT POSITIVE COUPLES!

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hello Friends,

My husband and I are both positive and have been researching having a baby for 2 years. We are both healthy with undetectable viral loads and high cd4 counts and we are well aware of the risks. I know under the Americans With... Read more »

fertility help

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Does anyone know of any clinics that do in fact help hiv+ women ? or any clinics that will perform a tubal ligation reversal on hiv+ women???

I was in a bad marriage and had a tubal ligation 12 years ago. I've had hiv for over 18 years, and I'm... Read more »

Hiv Positive Dating | Hiv Positive Singles | Hiv Positive Forums | Hiv Positive Chatroom

Posted by Chloe1023, 5 Replies

http://www.Pozspaces.com is a HIV positive singles dating site for individuals who may be HIV positive or have AIDS. We understand that living with this virus/disease can be difficult when it comes to dating. We want to provide the opportunity for... Read more »

Hiv Positive Dating | Hiv Positive Singles | Hiv Positive Forums | Hiv Positive Chatroom

Posted by Pozme

www.Pozspaces.com is a HIV positive singles dating site for individuals who may be HIV positive or have AIDS. We understand that living with this virus/disease can be difficult when it comes to dating. We want to provide the opportunity for those... Read more »

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