Hiv And Male Reproduction

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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... 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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HIV + male HIV - female

Dr. I have a question concerning having children. I have asked my HIV specialist and I am getting... Read more »

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Articles

California Senator Introduces Bill That Would Allow HIV-Positive Men to Use Reproductive Services

California Sen. Carole Migden (D) recently introduced a bill (SB 443 ) that would allow HIV-positive men to use reproductive services, including artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization, under certain guidelines, the MediaNews/San Jose... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Sexual and Reproductive Life of Women Informed of Their HIV Seropositivity: A Prospective Cohort Study in Burkina Faso

Of the 16,000 new HIV infections that occur every day in the world, 1,600 affect children, chiefly in Africa. Almost all these children acquire HIV infection from their mothers. Treatment of mother alone or mother and child with antiretrovirals and... Read more »

Barriers and Recommendations in Providing Access to Reproductive Health Options for People Living With HIV/AIDS in Uganda

This article is part of a transcript of a presentation delivered at the XVIII International AIDS Conference in Vienna, Austria . The original session took place on July 21, 2010. Jump to the table of contents to see other articles in the series. ... Read more »

POWER for Reproductive Health: Results From a Social Marketing Campaign Promoting Female and Male Condoms

In the current study, researchers evaluated the effects of a six-month social marketing campaign on awareness of, attitudes toward, and use of female and male condoms for females ages 15-25. A cross-sectional survey of 3,407 females in 12 western... 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 »

male to male oral

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

what are the chances of a guy getting infected with HIV from receiving unprotected oral sex from another male in a one-time encounter? Yeah.....I know it was stupid.....will never do it again...but what are my chances of being infected? Should I... Read more »

HIV+ 23 year old gay male in Baltimore

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I am a 23 year old gay male who just found out that I am HIV+. I am looking for other gay males, around my age, who may need to talk to someone. I have been having a hard time adjusting to this new facet of my life and need some emotional support.... Read more »

i am an hiv male living in Sydney...

Posted by Anonymous

Iam a HIV positive male living in Sydney, Australia. Ive been HIV
positive for 13 years, have seen all of my friends die during the
80's. I dont know why I have been spared their fate. My health
did start declining during 1994, although I have not... Read more »

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