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Sickle cell disease and infertility risks: implications for counseling and care of affected girls and women
24 Jun 2024
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INTRODUCTION: Sickle cell disease (SCD), its treatments and cures present infertility risks. Fertility counseling is broadly indicated for affected girls and women and fertility preservation may appeal to some. Several streams of evidence suggest that the reproductive lifespan of women with SCD is reduced. Pregnancy is associated with high miscarriage rates. There are enduring questions about the effects of...
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