Question
I’m HIV positive and having difficulty conceiving, please help.
3 September 2016. Related: All topics, Pregnancy, South Africa.
I have been diagnosed last year in April, with a very low CD4 count, my partner is also HIV+, my question is, we have been trying to conceive since late last year, but nothing is happening, will I ever get pregnant?
Answer
Hi,
Thanks for your question.
It’s great that you are trying for a baby. May I ask if you are on treatment? Taking meds and keeping an undetectable viral load is the best way to prevent transmission when pregnant.
All couples can have difficulty with fertility. This might not be related to you or your partner being HIV Positive.
There are things you can do, which have all had some success. But sometimes these are not as easy as they sound. It is best to speak to your doctor about the options for assisted reproduction and a referral to a fertility clinic with experience of HIV if possible
Our guide on pregnancy has lots more useful information:
https://i-base.info/guides/pregnancy
Hi Zamah. Everyone worries about side effect before starting. The meds are very good though and the risks are very small. Just starting is better as you are much more likely to have no side effects. If this still worries you please talk to your doctor.
i am HIV positive ,nd i m scared to start a medication cos some taking meds having pimples allover the body nd the body shape changes ,plz help.