[Question #12289] HSV2 and donating sperm

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8 months ago
Hello Experts,

Can someone who is HSV2-positive safely donate "fresh" semen/sperm (i.e. without any interventions from a fertility clinic) to someone looking to have a baby? If not, can it be done safely via a clinic?

Thanks!
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
8 months ago
There have been documented cases of someone acquiring HSV 2 from sperm donation.  I think it is highly unlikely but the risk is not zero.  If this is something desirable, I would advise taking high doses of antivirals for the week prior to the donation to reduce the risk as much as possible.

Terri
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