Children born to HIV-infected mothers should only receive substitutes if very specific conditions are met regarding the safety of supply and preparation of these substitutes. These conditions are difficult to ensure in many resource-poor settings. 1 WHO, 2001. Limiting the Chances of Pregnancy Reproductive tract infections, especially those that are sexually transmitted, can cause damage to the reproductive tract that leads to infertility. For example, it is estimated that 50 percent of infertility in sub-Saharan Africa is due to RTIs.
Infertility has social as well as physical consequences.
In cultures where fertility and childbearing carry important status and meaning, women with infertility may suffer ostracism, abuse, or abandonment. Any commercial reproduction requires prior permission from the Population Council. The Council would appreciate receiving a copy of any materials in which text or tables from these materials have been used.