Serodiscordant Relationships And Having Children

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Serodiscordant Relationships

"Serodiscordant couples raise the thorniest set of issues, because they must face major concerns about both transmission and care-giving." What Is a Serodiscordant Relationship? A serodiscordant couple is made up of one person who is HIV... Read more »

Getting Pregnant: HIV-Positive Single Man or HIV-Positive Man in Same-Sex Relationship (Serodiscordant or Seroconcordant)

There are several different options for reducing the chances of passing on HIV while trying to get pregnant. If you are an HIV+ single man or an HIV+ man in a same-sex relationship looking information on having a child, the options below will help... Read more »

Getting Pregnant: HIV-Positive Single Woman or HIV-Positive Woman in Same-Sex Relationship (Serodiscordant or Seroconcordant)

There are several different options for reducing the chances of passing on HIV while trying to get pregnant. If you are an HIV+ single woman or an HIV+ woman in a same-sex relationship seeking information on getting pregnant, the options below will... Read more »

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Serodiscordant couple wants babies!

Dr. Remien,My HIV+ boyfriend and I are interested in having children in the future. Is there any new information about sperm-washing or other risk-reducing procedures for serodiscordant couples? I'm having a hard time locating information on...

Response from Robert H. Remien, Ph.D.

Columbia University

There are many couples who ask questions about having babies when one or both people are HIV+. Readers should read about some of these issues on the "Pregnancy, Children and HIV" Forum on The Body website.Many people like yourself want to... Read more »

sero-discordant relationship

Dear Dr. Remien,I have been dating an extraordinary man for four months. My HIV+ status did not chase him away at first, but he revealed to me last week that he is scared and feels like he can't be as intimate with me because of my status....

Response from Robert H. Remien, Ph.D.

Columbia University

It's great that you can talk to each other about this and the fears and concerns are normal and understandable. And yes, talking with an expert could prove to be very helpful to you both. I also suggest you contact a local community based or... Read more »

Mitigating the risks of a serodiscordant relationship

Dr. Frascino,I have recently entered into a relationship with an HIV+ man. I'm HIV- and this is my first experience with a sero-discordant relationship. He has had undetectable viral loads for three years and takes his medication regularly....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,I would suggest you and your positively charged Mr. Happily-Ever-After read through the chapter in the archives devoted to magnetic couples as well as the chapters on safer sexual techniques, HIV sexual transmission and HIV sexual prevention.... Read more »

Vaccinations for negative partner in serodiscordant relationship

I am the negative partner in a serodiscordant relationship.There is plenty of information on which vaccinations are recommended for persons living with HIV. However, I am wondering: Is there there any information on whether the negative...

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P.

North Shore University Hospital

Thanks for your question.There may be a slight risk to the HIV-infected partner if a household member received a "live virus" vaccination. These vaccine strains can be shed and could affect a person. The risk would be most important for... Read more »

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Sero-discordant couple - am I normal

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

Hello, I have been married for ten years and my husband was diagnosed two years ago with hiv. He is not on meds yet and is doing well. However, I still am having trouble with him sexually. I am stll afraid and very very anxious when I am... Read more »

New here Serodiscordant couple

Posted by faith07, 3 Replies

Hello all, so happy to have found this site.....my husband and I have been married for 16+ years and found out almost 3 years ago now that he is HIV+ , we have not told anybody with the exception of his parents. I SO wish there was not this stigma... Read more »

Need Help - serodiscordant couple - counselor?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Is there such a thing as a serodiscordant counselor? My husband is hiv positive and I am negative. We found out after we were married and no matter, what I read, who I talk to doctor's, hospital's etc, I can not seem to be able to have protected... Read more »

Serodiscordant Relationship Issue/Question

Posted by kicker, 3 Replies

I am the positive partner in a Serodiscordant relationship. We have friends who are both positive and in a relationship, but none that are +/-. I am also newly diagnosed. I found out in Oct 2010. Im on medication and so far so good....well at least... Read more »

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