Every year on 1 December, we mark World AIDS Day, which highlights the importance of prevention, education and access to treatment. One of the major advances in medicine is the fact that people who are HIV-positive can now have healthy children thanks to modern assisted reproductive techniques such as IVF. Biocouriers, a company that specializes in the gentle transport of reproductive cells, aims to promote awareness of the options available to HIV-positive patients who desire a family of their own.
HIV, pregnancy and safe reproductive methods
Thanks to new technologies and knowledge in the field of assisted reproduction, HIV is no longer a barrier to starting a family. Infected patients can become parents of healthy children without transmitting the virus to a partner or offspring.
This is possible thanks to methods that minimize the risk of transmission, such as IVF and sperm washing. If the man is HIV-positive, the sperm undergoes a "sperm washing" process that removes the cells carrying the virus. It is then used to fertilise the egg in vitro. This procedure effectively minimises the risk of transmitting the virus to the partner and the child.
Research and successful studies confirm that HIV positive people can have healthy children. For example, research published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases showed that in couples where the man was HIV positive and underwent "sperm washing", there was no transmission of the virus to the partner or child during IVF.
Safe transport of reproductive cells
At Biocouriers, we know how important it is for HIV-positive patients to have a safe and reliable process every step of their journey to find their family. Our company specializes in transporting reproductive cells and embryos in the best conditions, ensuring continuity of care during IVF treatment and maximum safety throughout the process.