Many people who have sickle cell disease or HIV feel like their dream of having a family is in danger. Worries about health risks, genetics, and the safety of pregnancy can overshadow the happiness of becoming a parent. However, improvements in fertility care have made it safe and possible for people with these illnesses to start families.
Kenya has become a popular place for fertility treatments because it can provide expert care for people with complicated medical needs. At Fertility World, we help sickle cell and HIV-positive people reach their goal of having a child by offering customized solutions such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), sperm washing, and surrogacy.
Figuring out the problems.
Sickle cell disease, or SCD, is a genetic blood problem that changes the way red blood cells look and work. Having children can be challenging for people with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).
- Pregnancy Risks: Women with SCD have a greater chance of losing the baby, going into labour early, and having problems during the pregnancy, such as hypertension.
- Concerns About Genes: Couples who both have sickle cell disease may pass it on to their children.
Being Fertile and HIV
For people who have HIV, worries about spreading the disease are often the most important thing:
- Partner Transmission: Using traditional ways to get pregnant may increase the chance of giving the virus to a partner who does not have HIV.
- Mother-to-Child Transmission: If you don’t get the right treatment, you have a high chance of giving HIV to your child while you are pregnant, giving birth, or nursing.
Despite these problems, new medical advances have made it safe for people with SCD and HIV to get pregnant.
Fertility treatments for people with sickle cell disease and HIV
Kenya has modern fertility clinics that treat people with a high chance of having a baby in a way that works for them. We offer the following services at Fertility World:
Getting Pregnant Inside a Cell (IVF)
One of the best ways for people with SCD or HIV to get pregnant is through IVF. The process involves fertilizing eggs with sperm in a lab setting and implanting healthy embryos into the uterus.
- Genetic Testing (PGT): Preimplantation Genetic testing makes sure that only embryos that don’t have sickle cell trait or disease are chosen for implantation in people who have SCD.
- When ART Is Used for HIV: Antiretroviral treatment (ART) is used with IVF to lower the chance of passing the virus from mother to child.
A Wash for Sperm
For guys who have HIV, sperm washing is a novel method. It keeps HIV-infected fluid away from healthy sperm, which lowers the risk of passing the virus on to the partner or child. You can use the cleaned sperm for IUI or IVF instead.
Surrogacy
Surrogacy is a safe option for people who have serious health risks or who can’t carry a baby. As part of surrogacy, a gestational mother holds the baby for the intended parents. This choice is especially beneficial for women with SCD or HIV who might have problems during pregnancy.
Read our in-depth post, Surrogacy Options for High-Risk Patients in Kenya, to learn more about how surrogacy works.
Success Stories: Making Parenthood Dreams Come True
The IVF Journey for Amina and Joseph
Amina was worried about giving her sickle cell disease to her child because she herself had it. She and her husband Joseph had a healthy girl without sickle cell trait through IVF and PGT at Fertility World.
The Safe Birth of James and Lucy
James, who is going to be a dad and has HIV, chose sperm washing and IUI. With the help of excellent medical care, he and his wife Lucy got pregnant safely and now have a boy.
These success stories show how personalized fertility care can change lives.
Why Kenya’s a Wonderful Place to Get Pregnant
Kenya is becoming more and more known as a star in fertility care thanks to its high-tech hospitals, experienced doctors, and low costs. Kenya stands out because of these things:
- Affordable Costs: IVF costs between KES 300,000 and KES 500,000 in Kenya, which means that more people can afford it. Also, compared to other countries, surrogacy services are a lot cheaper here.
- Clinics on the Cutting Edge: Fertility World and other top clinics in Kenya have cutting-edge equipment and highly trained staff.
- Full Legal Backing: Clear legal guidelines cover surrogacy and fertility treatments, making sure the process goes smoothly for everyone.
Many people also asked:
- Can people with sickle cell have safe children?
Yes, people with sickle cell can have healthy children without passing on the disease thanks to new methods like IVF and PGT. - Is getting pregnant safe for people who have HIV?
Of course. When used with fertility treatments, methods like sperm washing and ART make it possible for HIV-positive people to get pregnant without the chance of transmitting the virus. - How much does it cost to treat infertility in Kenya?
Around KES 300,000 to KES 500,000 is how much IVF costs in Kenya. Around KES 4,000,000 to KES 6,000,000 is how much surrogacy costs. - Can people from other countries get help from Fertility World?
Yes, Fertility World does take people from all over the world and offers special services and help for them. - How does surrogacy work for people who are at a high risk?
Surrogacy is when someone else carries a baby for the intended parents. It is a safe choice for people who can’t carry a baby because of health risks.
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Start by doing something!
We think that everyone should have the chance to become a parent here at Fertility World. With our cutting-edge fertility methods and caring support, we can help you reach your goals, even if you have sickle cell disease or HIV.
Get in touch with us right away to set up a meeting and begin the process of making your family healthy and happy.
