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Can HIV-negative person marry a person who is HIV positive?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Can an HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) positive person marry an HIV negative?

Kindly help.
Answered by Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Ravinder K. Manchanda is an HIV and AIDS Specialist dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care. She emphasizes building strong doctor-patient relationships, encouraging open discussions to ensure comfort and trust. With a patient-centered approach, she focuses on individualized treatment plans, improving health outcomes, and enhancing overall satisfaction with care. Her commitment lies in guiding patients through primary HIV management with empathy and expertise.

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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.

The answer to your query is yes, an HIV-positive person can marry an HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) negative. A majority of the countries have no legal objections against marriage, although a few have a law to declare your HIV status to the partner. When the HIV-infected person takes the antiretroviral drug regularly and has an undetectable HIV viral load, this greatly reduces the risk of transmitting the virus to the partner. Consistent and proper use of condoms every time you have sex is advised. HIV-positive partner should continue with antiretroviral treatment regularly. For HIV discordant couples, for future pregnancies, recommended techniques are sperm wash, in combination with in-vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination. These are legal in some countries but not all.

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Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At August 19, 2017
Reviewed At December 2, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ravinder K. Manchanda is an HIV and AIDS Specialist dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care. She emphasizes building strong doctor-patient relationships, encouraging open discussions to ensure comfort and trust. With a patient-centered approach, she focuses on individualized treatment plans, improving health outcomes, and enhancing overall satisfaction with care. Her commitment lies in guiding patients through primary HIV management with empathy and expertise.

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BDS

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva
Dr. Ravinder K. Sachdeva

HIV/AIDS specialist

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ravinder K. Manchanda is an HIV and AIDS Specialist dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care. She emphasizes building strong doctor-patient relationships, encouraging open discussions to ensure comfort and trust. With a patient-centered approach, she focuses on individualized treatment plans, improving health outcomes, and enhancing overall satisfaction with care. Her commitment lies in guiding patients through primary HIV management with empathy and expertise.

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