Evaluating Safer Conception Options for HIV-Serodiscordant Couples (HIV-Infected Female/HIV-Uninfected Male): A Closer Look at Vaginal Insemination. (18th July 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mmeje, Okeoma; Cohen, Craig R.; Cohan, Deborah
• Other Names: Anderson Jean R. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Infectious diseases in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-07-18
• Subjects: Generative organs, Female -- Infections -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases in pregnancy -- Periodicals; 618.142005
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/587651
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1064-7449

Abstract

Abstract : HIV serodiscordant couples represent at least half of all HIV-affected couples worldwide. Many of these couples have childbearing desires. Safer methods of conception may allow for pregnancy while minimizing the risk of sexual transmission of HIV. In serodiscordant partnerships with an HIV-infected female and HIV-uninfected male, vaginal insemination of a partner's semen during the fertile period coupled with 100% condom use may be the safest method of conception.