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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Shocked by these responses.
This is a serious big deal. Just like it would be to hide infertility. This might not be a big deal for some but is for OP so one should be dismissing her concerns. 
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No, it’s not even close to hiding infertility. [b]It should have been mentioned to make sure that the partner is not a carrier as well, but being a carrier doesn’t affect quality of life.[/b] SCD develops when inherited from both parents.[/quote]
According to a previous poster, this is incorrect. See quote below.

"It's a widespread myth that sickle cell trait is always asymptomatic. Sickle cell trait is an intermediate phenotype, not a true asymptomatic carrier state. A proportion of individuals with SCT WILL have pain crises and other symptoms. Think of the trait as a less severe version of the disease. OP, I can't decide for you if you're in the right to be angry. I can only provide you with scientific facts."[/quote]

This is true but any signfiicant symptoms are rare.  Doesn't mean OP shouldn't be upset, but let's not exagerate the actual impact of sickle cell trait on people's lives.  [/quote]

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