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A 24-year-old female asked:

Does having pernicious anemia really mean i have a high chance of miscarriage and birth defects? i am 24

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Dr. Edward Taubanswered

Preventive Medicine 60 years experience

No: Just make sure you are taking your prescribed medications to treat the anemia.

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