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Ask the Experts about Aging With HIV
Conceving a Child
Jul 17, 2008
I am HIV+ but healthy. I am a gay male and am thinking about starting my own family. My question is, since i do not have sexual intercouse with women, if it is possible for doctors to "clean" my sperm of the virus and in vitro into a negative woman, or what is the steps I would have to take including costs?
Response from Dr. Moyle
We have a forum on the body for this question
http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/Couples/index.html
Sperm washing is available at some centres in Europe but there is limited availabiliy in the US, all in the private sector. I cannot provide specifics for referalls or costs
regards
Dr Moyle
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