Recommendations for reducing the risk of viral transmission during fertility treatment with the use of autologous gametes: a committee opinion

Fertil Steril. 2013 Feb;99(2):340-6. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.08.028. Epub 2012 Sep 10.

Abstract

This document provides strategies, based on scientific principles and clinical experience, to reduce the risk of viral transmission in couples seeking treatment for infertility using their own gametes. This document replaces the ASRM Practice Committee document, "Guidelines for reducing the risk of viral transmission during fertility treatment," last published in Fertil Steril 2008;90(5 Suppl):S156-62.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Germ Cells / transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Infertility / complications
  • Infertility / therapy*
  • Male
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / adverse effects*
  • Risk Factors
  • Risk Reduction Behavior
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / etiology
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / transmission*
  • Virus Diseases / etiology
  • Virus Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Virus Diseases / transmission*