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Safe to have kids???

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What are the options for someone who has SS and someone with trait? Can they still have kids? If so, what are the options for the kids if they do have the disease? Are there better treatment options to have a normal life?

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I will suggest speaking to your haematology consultants on this. Being an SS and a partner with a trait is a gamble.

Seek professional advise .

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