Advances in Fertility Science

HIV Positive Male Patients Now Have Options for Fertility

Nearly 1 million Americans are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) . Infection primarily occurs in young, reproductively competent individuals. Combination antiretroviral therapy has produced radical improvements in life expectancy and quality of life for both children and adults infected with HIV in the US.

According to a recent survey, one third of HIV positive adults are interested in becoming parents. However, safe sex practices requires the use of condoms. Following such guidelines precludes these individuals any hope of pregnancy without physician assistance. Years of HIV research has now prompted health care providers to address the fertility needs of HIV positive patients.

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