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Can my cousin with ehlers danlos syndrome live a full life if she mostly has skin involvement and not organ involvement? and can she have kids?

Q: can my cousin with ehlers danlos syndrome live a full life if she mostly has skin involvement and not organ involvement? and can she have kids?

: Ehlers Danlos Syndrome has many unusual internal problems, but is unlikely to prevent pregnancy. It would be well to have genetic counseling however, prior to conception.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome has many unusual internal problems, but is unlikely to prevent pregnancy. It would be well to have genetic counseling however, prior to conception.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/7/2021

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A member asked:

Can my cousin with ehlers danlos syndrome live a full life if she mostly has skin involvement and not organ involvement? and can she have kids?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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