Washing Sperm And Hiv

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sperm washing-hiv discordant couples

Dear Mr. Sowadsky, I can't believe that I have found someone willing to address my concern of sperm washing in the possible elimination of the virus in sperm. I have read all of your articles regarding this and will bookmark this page. My...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi,Thank you for your question. Your interest in this procedure is actually more common than you may realize. I have personally been surprised how many couples have come to me wishing to learn more about "sperm washing", and artificial... Read more »

me and my poz babydaddy: sperm washing, HIV and other STD's??

I'm a lesbian in my 30s, HIV negative, and I cannot wait to have a baby. A really dear friend... Read more »

Response from Lisa Hightow-Weidman, M.D., M.P.H. »

we want children! how safe is sperm washing? (HIV AND PREGNANCY, 2011)

My name is andy, i am hiv 1 positive with cd4 count of about 700 because my cd4 is high i have not... Read more »

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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 »

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

The California Senate Health Committee on Wednesday is scheduled to debate 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 »

Step-by-Step: Sperm Washing

1. Find a Sensitive Medical Provider See resources at the end. Ask members of your support system, such as other people living with HIV and your medical providers. Be aware that your doctor may have to sign a statement verifying that you're in... Read more »

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HIV Sperm Washing Clinics in the US

Posted by RayWill, 1 Reply

Does anyone know if there are any invitro fertilization clinics in the southeastern United States (i.e. Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, etc.) who offer sperm washing for HIV serodiscordant couples? Read more »

Sperm washing in Italy

Posted by Anonymous

My husband was diagnosed with AIDS 8 years ago. He is very healthy and we are trying to get information on Italy for sperm washing so we can have a child of our own. Looking to hear from someone who has gone there and had the procedure done. We are... Read more »

what is sperm washing???

Posted by posneg, 3 Replies

if anyone has read any of my other post, you will see im new to this. my bf of 2yrs. is +, we recently found out. we are both very scared of what the future holds for us both. before we found this out, we were planning on getting married, having... Read more »

HIV in Wash DC?

Posted by studySF

You may be eligible for a study. Call 1 877 737 5782 x6.

$75 if you qualify and complete the interview in person.

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