trying to concieve

[ajccwm]

Hi my husband and I would like to ttc but our concern is that he has hpv and I don't if we use a condom then inject the sperm will it work? We want to make sure were safe.

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
sunkist has an EXCELLENT point--you should definitely consider the hpv vaccine if you have not already done so.  That will prevent infection with the 4 most common strains in most of the recipients.  You could also consider being tested to see if you have hpv already in which case the point is moot (hope not!).
If you complete the Gardasil series, and use IUI, your risk should be extremely small that you would contract hpv.  Even smaller that there would be any concern for transmission to the baby.  Even in most cases in which the mom is known to be infected, most babies don't acquire the virus.
I would never presume to give actual advice--for that you must consult with your own doctor, but here at least are some things to think about!
Dr B

[sunkist_colombian]

There is a shot that you can get to prevent you from getting the HPV however I'm not sure if your baby will contact it or not.