title: How does HIV affect the reproductive choices of women of childbearing age?
abstract: The majority of women living with HIV are of childbearing age and many of these women wish to have a family. As a result of advances in the treatment and management of HIV, more reproductive opportunities are now available to this group. However, women living with HIV may still require education and guidance in a range of reproductive situations, including avoiding pregnancy, seeking fertility treatment or having a child. HIV physicians should be aware of recent data and guidance on these situations--including areas where more data are required--and consider them when deciding on appropriate management for their patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Infectious Diseases, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. annette.haberl@hivcenter.de
authors.forename: Annette
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Haberl
authors.forename: Anke
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Reitter
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002755:Choice Behavior; D003376:Counseling; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D020276:HIV Long-Term Survivors / Q000523:psychology; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011379:Prognosis; D060728:Reproductive Health; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted; D012307:Risk Factors; D016387:Women's Health; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents