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Can men with sickle cell disease have children?

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Yes: Yes, it's possible, though many men with sickle cell have problems with infertility.

Answered 3/1/2019

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sickle cell : Sickle cell disease is common in african american population. Die to repeated sickle cell crisis they have less chance of having children, but they still can.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Yes: Men with sickle cell disease can have children (many do). The main infertility with issue for men with sickle cell disease is due to erectile dysfunction.

Answered 1/25/2014

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