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Viral Hepatitis and Assisted Reproduction.

Gautam N Allahbadia¹

¹Rotunda-The Center for Human Reproduction, Mumbai, India.

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of India

|November 9, 2016

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Couples undergoing infertility treatment with hepatitis B (HBV) or hepatitis C (HCV) require safety protocols to prevent transmission. Testing and specific procedures like sperm washing are crucial for safe assisted reproductive technology (ART).

Area of Science:

Reproductive Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Public Health

Background:

Infertility treatment in hepatitis-infected couples poses risks of viral transmission to partners, offspring, and laboratory personnel.
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections raise concerns regarding gamete/embryo contamination and potential adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Discussion:

Management strategies for infertility in HBV/HCV-positive individuals involve stringent safety measures to prevent disease spread.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for detection, segregation, and specialized techniques like sperm washing are vital for minimizing transmission risks.

Key Insights:

Discordant hepatitis status within a couple presents a transmission risk, necessitating careful management.
HBV infection can negatively impact embryo development and pregnancy, while HCV transmission via sex is low but requires sperm washing before ART.

Keywords:

ART Assisted reproduction IVF Viral hepatitis

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Outlook:

Pre-treatment screening for HIV, HBsAg, and HCV is recommended for infertile couples, especially before gamete or embryo cryopreservation.
Implementing robust safety protocols in fertility clinics is essential for protecting virus-free individuals and materials.