Reproductive function in human immunodeficiency virus infection

HIV infection is associated with unique and varied abnormalities in gonadal function in affected men and women. There remains a need for greater insight into the direct and indirect effects of HIV infection and its therapies on reproductive health. Future research should identify effective therapeutic strategies to prevent and treat gonadal dysfunction, as well as to minimize the risk of HIV transmission associated with reproduction. Finally, the existing socioethical challenges surrounding reproductive considerations in patients with HIV infection have yet to be resolved.