Can Male hepatitis B Get Married and Have Children

Male patients with hepatitis B can generally get married and have children, but necessary preventive measures need to be taken to avoid the spread of the virus. Hepatitis B virus is mainly transmitted through blood, mother infant and sexual contact. Male patients can effectively reduce the risk of infection of their partners and children through standardized treatment and scientific protection.

Men with positive surface antigen of hepatitis B virus are relatively less infectious when their liver function is stable and their viral load is low. It is suggested that the five items of hepatitis B and virus DNA test should be carried out before marriage, and the risk of infection should be assessed by doctors. Before preparing for pregnancy, it is necessary to ensure that the liver protection function is normal. If the virus is active, antiviral treatment should be received first. The commonly used antiviral drugs currently include entecavir, tenofovir, etc., which can effectively inhibit virus replication. Adherence to the use of condoms in sexual life can block the spread of the virus. When the partner is not infected, it should be timely vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine. When the viral load of male patients exceeds a certain value, there may be a risk of vertical transmission. In this case, it is recommended to use assisted reproductive technologies to block transmission, such as sperm washing combined with in vitro fertilization. Newborns should be injected with hepatitis B immunoglobulin and hepatitis B vaccine within 12 hours after birth, and complete the whole vaccination as planned. breastfeeding does not increase the risk of infection, but if the mother's nipple is cracked and bleeding, breastfeeding should be suspended.

Maintaining regular work and rest and a balanced diet for hepatitis B patients will help to control the disease, appropriately increase the intake of high-quality protein and vitamins, and avoid drinking alcohol and foods that damage the liver. Regularly recheck the liver function, the two halves of hepatitis B and the viral load, and seek medical advice in case of fatigue, jaundice and other symptoms. Maintaining an optimistic attitude and achieving marriage and childbearing goals through scientific management is fully achievable, but specific plans need to be developed under the guidance of infectious disease doctors.