Outcome of Intra Uterine Insemination for HIV Serodiscordant Couple

Abstract

Introduction

HIV serodiscordant couple who wish to have offspring but fear of disease contagious prohibittedthem from concieved naturally. Intrauterine insemination without having direct sexual contact is one of the method to achieve this wish. This study was aimed to evaluate the outcome of intrauterine insemination in HIV serodiscordant couple.

Material and methods

Retrospective analytic study was done. HIV serodiscordant couple who have been treated with intrauterine insemination from January 2010 until June 2014 in Halim Fertility Centre Medan was included in this study.

Results

There were 27 cycles of intrauterine insemination from HIV serodiscordant couple. The clinical pregnancy rate were 33.3%. None of the babies or mother after deliveries have HIV positive.

Conclusion

Intrauterine insemination in HIV serodiscordant couple appears to be effective and safe method to achieve pregnancy. 

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