article_snippet: But I assumed it was something related to women and didn't know it could be passed by men, too.'
article_snippet: It's a common misconception, says Dr Rosenthal. '
article_snippet: Unfortunately, many women and some doctors disregard the paternal side of my dad's family.
article_snippet: Men carry Men just as easily as women,' Dr Rosenthal says. '
article_snippet: But women are more vulnerable to the effects.'
article_snippet: Men need to be careful not to disregard Men mother's side of the family in the same way women should not ignore women father's side,' Dr Rosenthal, who is also consultant gynaecologist at Weymouth Street Hospital, London says. '