Question

Do I need to be on ARVs if I want to have kids?

16 September 2017. Related: All topics, HIV transmission, Pregnancy.

I’m positive, my wife is negative. We want to have kids. Do I need to be on medication?

Answer

Thanks for getting in touch.

If you want to try for a family, you’ll need to be on meds. This will stop you from transmitting HIV to your wife. You should also be on meds for your own health. For more info about starting meds, please see here:

https://i-base.info/guides/starting

2 comments

Lisa Thorley • 16 September 2017

Hi Thomas,

Please see Q6 here:

http://i-base.info/qa/what-are-the-most-asked-questions
Thomson • 16 September 2017

What if we are all Hiv possive and we want to start a family？