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Ontario study calls for pregnancy planning programs for HIV-positive women

A team of researchers led by Dr. Mona Loufty has surveyed more than 400 HIV-positive women in Ontario about issues related to pregnancy. They found that the rate of unintended pregnancy was high—about 56%.

Published
06 December 2011
From
CATIE
Families and children
High levels of unmet need for family planning in people with HIV - couples unaware of conception and contraception options

In Kenya, Tanzania and Namibia, just 46% of HIV-positive women and 28% of HIV-positive men have discussed family planning with a healthcare provider, delegates were told at the

Published
26 July 2011
By
Roger Pebody
Conception
UK: Couples 'arbitrarily denied' IVF treatment, say MPs

The NHS has been is accused of inflicting further misery on childless couples by denying them access to IVF treatment which may be their last chance of becoming parents. Some 73% of health trusts are flouting NHS guidelines.

Published
07 June 2011
From
The Guardian
PrEP
First UK use of PrEP for couples hoping to have a child

Pre-exposure prophylaxis is starting to be used in the UK, to help HIV-positive men and their HIV-negative female partners have children together, Yvonne Gilleece told

Published
15 April 2011
By
Roger Pebody
Spermwashing
Fertility treatment can use semen from men with HIV

Fertility treatments can be done safely and effectively in couples where the man is infected with the AIDS virus and the women isn't, according to a new review of past studies.

Published
27 March 2011
From
Reuters
Spermwashing
Fertility treatment can use semen from men with HIV

Fertility treatments can be done safely and effectively in couples where the man is infected with the AIDS virus and the women isn't, according to a new review of past studies.

Published
25 March 2011
From
Reuters
Conception
US: Pregnancy rates in young HIV-positive women

Young women infected with HIV at birth appear to be significantly less likely to get pregnant compared with those who acquired the virus as a result of risky behavior, according to a retrospective study.

Published
02 February 2011
From
MedPage Today
Treatment for women
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Issues Guidelines on Care for HIV-Infected Women

The guidelines cover the recommended health screenings, counseling, and routine gynecologic care for women with HIV/AIDS.

Published
23 November 2010
From
Medscape
Condoms and lubricant
ZIMBABWE: Drop in condom use following HIV prevention trial

When researchers returned to Zimbabwe several months after the end of a trial involving condom and diaphragm use, they were disappointed to find that condom use - which had risen to 86 percent during the trial - had reduced significantly.

Published
22 November 2010
From
IRIN Plus News
Group raises awareness of forced sterilization among HIV positive women

We need to promote and protect HIV-positive women’s reproductive and sexual rights, in order to stop forced sterilizations from happening, but also in relation to desired pregnancy, childbearing and abortion.

Published
19 November 2010
From
Science Speaks
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