Question
Can males with hepatitis B virus have children?
Answer
Hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through blood, mother-to-child, and sexual contact. Generally, if the female partner is healthy, the chance of the male transmitting the virus to their offspring is very low. Suggestion: It is recommended that you have the female partner tested for hepatitis B surface antigens. If antibodies are present, there is no need to worry. Precautionary measures can be taken during the birth of the child. Additionally, try to avoid blood contact with the child before they develop antibodies. If the female partner already has hepatitis B, proper mother-to-child transmission prevention measures should be taken to greatly reduce the chance of transmission to the child.