Both myself and my partner enjoy sickle cell trait. ?
Answers: Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis is possible for certain genetic conditions. As common as Sickle Cell Trait is, I would be massively surprised if it were not possible. However, that said, nearby are some drawbacks. Most important, it is very expensive, as not solely are you paying for the testing, you are paying for an ovum extraction, a fertilization, an implantation, and a post-implantation pregnancy. Add to this ethical considerations: you will be creating a number of embryos, carrying out tests them, and destroying ones that do not meet the criteria. Finally, in-vitro fertilzation/implantation does bring it's own set of risks -- there is a ruin rate with this process.
I am 40 with sickle cell anemia and I don't regret have sickle cell.
You never know what to expect in life. You can be "common parents and your child end up with some medical condition or grows up and eliminate someone.
You never know
Anyway since you and your partner have sickle cell trait
(SN) = sickle cell trait
(SN) + (SN) = (SS) sickle cell disease 25 % 1 in 4
(SN) sickle cell trait 50 %
(NN) "normal" 25% 1 within 4
Those are the numbers but it is like rolling dice,
You never Know
I heard that at hand is a way to geneticly alter those genes to ensure a "normal" child or child without sickle cell
but
Don't count on it if they know what gene explanation sickle cell then they could cure it.
Ask your gynocologist before conceiving a child
that doctor would know if it be possible and what procedures need to happen.
If you stir to a genetic counselor they will be able to determine this better than an average person. There's no guarantee unless you adopt. Talk to a genetic counselor.
i'm pretty sure geneticists can help yourself to out certain unfavorable genes for like millions of dollars.
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