Conception for couples who are both HIV-positive
If you are both HIV-positive and have unprotected sex, it may result in one or both of you getting reinfected with a different strain of the virus, or a drug-resistant strain, especially if one of you is on treatment and the other one is not.
Sperm washing could be used by couples where both partners have HIV, and want to avoid reinfection.
However, if you are both taking HIV treatment and have an undetectable viral load and no other STIs, and neither of you are having sex with other partners, the risk of transmission is further reduced, but not eliminated. It is therefore extremely important for you and your partner to discuss your options and the risks with your doctor and healthcare team before you make a decision to have unprotected sex.
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