Serodiscordant Couples and Safe Insemenation Procedures

This study evaluated the effectiveness of semen washing for interuterine insemination in serodiscordant couples where the man is HIV-positive.  Researchers confirmed that no HIV infection occurred as a result of this method of IUI and thus consider this a safe option for conception.

Citation:

Semprini AE, Macaluso M, Hollander L, Vucetich A, Duerr A, Mor G, Ravizza M, Jamieson DJ. Safe conception for HIV-discordant couples: insemination with processed semen from the HIV-infected partner. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2013 May;208(5):402.e1-9.

 

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