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HIV and reproduction.

Augusto E Semprini1, Simona Fiore

  • 1University of Milan Medical School, Italy. semprini@esman.it

Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology
|May 7, 2004
PubMed
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Individuals with HIV can safely have children. Advanced reproductive technologies and treatments significantly reduce the risk of sexual and vertical transmission, enabling healthy pregnancies and families.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • A significant proportion of individuals with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are in their reproductive years.
  • Antiretroviral treatment allows for near-normal life expectancy for those with HIV.
  • Reproductive counseling and care are crucial for reducing HIV transmission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current strategies for safe reproduction in couples affected by HIV.
  • To highlight methods for minimizing sexual and vertical transmission of HIV.

Main Methods:

  • Semen washing techniques to reduce viral load for couples with an infected male partner.
  • Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in conjunction with semen processing.
  • Antiretroviral therapy (ART) management during pregnancy.

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  • Obstetrical interventions such as elective cesarean section.
  • Consideration of modified infant feeding practices.

    • Main Results:

    • Semen washing effectively reduces HIV RNA and DNA to undetectable levels, eliminating sexual transmission risk.
    • For couples with an infected female partner, self-insemination may be an option.
    • Vertical transmission risk is reduced to approximately 1% with maternal ART, elective cesarean, and avoidance of breastfeeding.
    • Balancing ART efficacy with potential fetal toxicity is key during pregnancy.
    • Elective cesarean sections offer protection without significant maternal morbidity, though their role in undetectable viral load cases warrants reassessment.
    • Future possibilities include safe breastfeeding with ART-suppressed viral excretion in milk.

    Conclusions:

    • A combination of semen washing, reproductive technology, ART, and specialized obstetrical care enables safe reproduction for HIV-positive couples.
    • These sequential interventions significantly improve reproductive outcomes and reduce transmission risks.