Fertility Glossary

HIV

Human immunodeficiency virus.

People living with HIV can have fertility treatment and healthy pregnancies. With effective treatment and an undetectable viral load, the risk of passing HIV to a partner or baby is very low. Sperm washing and specialist laboratory handling may be used.

Related terms

Infection screening

Tests for infections that affect fertility, pregnancy or laboratory safety.

Hepatitis B

A viral infection of the liver, common in Nigeria.

Hepatitis C

A viral liver infection, now curable with tablets in most cases.

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