Question
Can i get married if i have HIV?
22 October 2014. Related: All topics, Living with HIV long-term.
I am newly diagnosed and female, i am only 20. Can i get married if i have HIV?
Answer
Hi,
I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis.
There is no reason, related to HIV, that you cannot get married. It is also common now to have children who are negative.
HIV treatment today is very effective. Some people who are on effective HIV treatment can expect to live as long as someone who does not have HIV. HIV should not be something to be ashamed of and it does not make you less of a person. It may take a while to find the right person but many people with HIV are happy in relationships.
You can find information about being newly diagnosed on our website.
Hello Mira and thanks for getting in touch.
HIV shouldn’t stop you from finding love and getting married.
Unfortunately, we are not able to post your personal contact details as this site is only for treatment information.
Apologies.
I am Mira, 27yrs old.
I am living with HIV with a viral load below 100.
I am single looking for a husband, can I get married?