Many HIV-serodiscordant couples desire children and physician-assisted techniques can help individuals achieve pregnancy while reducing the risk of seroconversion in their seronegative partner.

Once infected with HIV, the virus takes hold in your body by multiplying rapidly. Your immune system responds by producing antibodies in response to the virus. This period is known as seroconversion.

Physician-assisted techniques have not yet led to seroconversion of the HIV-negative partner or offspring. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is the use of topical or oral antiretroviral therapy to ...