Sperm ‘washing’ procedure boosts fight against Aids

Brian Adembesa, an andrologist at Lancet Kenya, explains the process of sperm washing in a lab. PHOTO | DIANA NGILA

Fertility treatments have become popular in Kenya but unknown to many, there is more to them than just conception.

A procedure known as “washing semen” now offers a chance to stop spread of diseases such as HIV/Aids or even limit the effects of antibodies that reduce chances of conception.

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