Assisted reproduction for HIV-infected couples.
Many HIV-infected individuals are in relationships with HIV-uninfected partners and desire to have children. This review focuses on the issue of reproductive choices for these couples, in particular assisted reproductive technologies, and summarises the published outcome data currently available. The results thus far from assisted reproductive technologies in optimising pregnancy outcomes and reducing heterosexual and perinatal HIV transmission are promising. In the future, it is essential that there is ongoing reporting of outcome data, publication of methodology and follow-up, and reporting of adverse outcomes.
Giles
Michelle
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Macfarlane Burnet Institute for Medical Research and Public Health, GPO Box 2284, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia. michelle.giles@burnet.edu.au
Mijch
Anne
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Garland
Suzanne
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D018562:Disease Transmission, Infectious / Q000517:prevention & control; D005193:Family Planning Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000379:methods; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted