Surrogacy And Hiv

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Getting Pregnant: HIV-Positive Woman and HIV-Positive Man (Seroconcordant)

There are several different options for reducing the chances of passing on HIV while trying to get pregnant. If you are an HIV+ woman and an HIV+ man seeking information on getting pregnant, the options below will help you understand what might be... Read more »

Getting Pregnant: HIV-Positive Woman and HIV-Negative Man (Serodiscordant)

There are several different options for reducing the chances of passing on HIV while trying to get pregnant. If you are an HIV+ woman and an HIV-negative man seeking information on getting pregnant, the options below will help you understand what... 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 »

Ask the Experts

Ticking biological clock...

I am not sure if there is a forum for this but are there any resources available for HIV positive people to pursue gestational carriers or surrogacy as a means of having a family? I am currently in contact with a lab that washes and stores sperm,...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

If you are in the United States and know a woman that may want to be a surrogate, there is a program at Massachusetts General Hospital:http://www.massgeneral.org/dental/services/treatmentprograms.aspx?id=1334Several places in the United States also... Read more »

should I go on to marry her?

Dear sir,I have had series of sexual practices with my girl friend and recently decided to get married. We were ordered by the church to do text for aids and she tested positive while I negetive. Ever since, I havnt made a follow up text to confirm...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

This sounds like a really tough situation for the two of you. It's great that you are committed to working this out with each other.Let me clear up a critical piece of information here: no one has ever been cured of HIV. Medication treatments... Read more »

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An experienced Surrogate Available.

Posted by Anonymous

Hi, Im an experienced surrogate searching for a couple for my 4th traditional(using my egg and your sperm) surrogacy. Seeking to help a gay couple. I understand your HIV status, but you still deserve a chance at a family. And if your HIV is... Read more »

surrogate mothers

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

As a gay man who has always wanted children I have been wondering about looking into surrogate mothers, but she would have to be hiv + since I am. I am healthy and doing well. Educated and stable. But, when I've inquired about this at "gay and... Read more »

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