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(2) MWH may pursue behaviors that increase risk of HIV transmission to meet their reproductive goals. (3) Men and women are eager to maintain their primary partnerships, prevent HIV transmission, and meet their reproductive goals with guidance from healthcare providers. Further research is needed on the causes of subfertility and infertility among HIV-affected couples in East Africa to better support their conception goals. 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