I am 31 yrs old and have genotype sc which I never knew until I was 10 yrs because of my Healthy nature,and now for the past 14 yrs I have not had any serious health issue ,I had a normal child delivery n there was never any crisis since then,should I be hopefull that I may not have any serious health issues connected with sickle cell anaemia in future since I have enjoyed quite a healthy life in the past?
Hi thereon worry too much about sickle cell disease chances are you have one normal gene in your genes, and therefore you will be safe however about kids you need to be careful with your son you see the male child inherits the x chromosome from mothers you may pass on the gene to son since father does not donate x chromosome your son might have problem your daughter may have problems too if your husband has sickle cell trait tooth best means to avoid pickling crisis is good HY Chat Doctor.