What if both partners have sickle cell trait?

What if both partners have sickle cell trait?

If both parents have SCT, there is a 50\% (or 1 in 2) chance that any child of theirs also will have SCT, if the child inherits the sickle cell gene from one of the parents. Such children will not have symptoms of SCD, but they can pass SCT on to their children.

What happens if both parents are sickle cell carrier?

If both parents have the sickle cell trait, the chance that a child will have sickle cell disease is 25\%. If one parent is carrying the trait and the other actually has disease, the odds increase to 50\% that their child will inherit the disease.

What should sickle cell trait patients avoid?

avoid very strenuous exercise – people with sickle cell disease should be active, but intense activities that cause you to become seriously out of breath are best avoided. avoid alcohol and smoking – alcohol can cause you to become dehydrated and smoking can trigger a serious lung condition called acute chest syndrome.

Can two people with sickle cell trait?

If you have sickle cell trait, you need not be concerned for your own health. However, you may be at risk for having a child with sickle cell anemia. If your partner is tested and has normal hemoglobin test results, then your children would not be at risk to have sickle cell disease.

Can a man with sickle cell trait get a woman pregnant?

For males with sickle cell disease, there are higher chances for sperm issues, including lower sperm counts and testicular dysfunction. For females with the condition, their ability to conceive may be reduced as well. For people with Sickle Cell disease, fertility treatment can make it possible to achieve pregnancy.

Is sickle cell trait bad?

It had long been thought that having sickle cell trait was a largely benign condition, and for many, it may be. But new research suggests that some people with the trait are more likely to suffer from higher rates of chronic kidney disease, kidney cancer, complications in pregnancy, and exercise-related deaths.

How does sickle cell trait affect pregnancy?

During pregnancy the disease can become more severe, and pain episodes can occur more often. A pregnant woman with SCD is at a higher risk of preterm labor, having a low birth weight baby or other complications.

Can you have a baby with sickle cell trait?

Can Women With Sickle Cell Disease Have A Healthy Pregnancy? Yes, with early prenatal care and careful monitoring throughout the pregnancy, a woman with SCD can have a healthy pregnancy. However, women with SCD are more likely to have problems during pregnancy that can affect their health and that of their unborn baby.