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I have marfan syndrome. should i not have kids?
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Maybe not: A Marfan syndrome woman has a 50% chance of having a Marfan syndrome baby, if the father of the baby is "normal". During pregnancy, the woman needs close monitoring because she is at increased risk of rupturing her aorta (often fatal). For these reasons, she may not want to become pregnant.
Answered 3/3/2016
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Not Necessarily!: Please discuss this with your doctor. Many people with Marfan have children. But many people with Marfan have significant heart and other issues and are advised against pregnancy. The answer for you depends on your specific marfan-related conditions. Again, please discuss this with your physician.
Answered 2/18/2015
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