Anyone on here have Thalassemia Minor/Major? Never really thought about
my disorder (as I've been pretty much asymptomatic my entire life), but
I'm realizing now there is a lot to consider. DH has already been
tested and does not have Thal. Deciding if we should go see a genetics
counselor.
I got diagnosed with my 1st pregnany with Beta thal minor. I has always been anemic but my docs always said it was iron deficiency. I am adopted so I never knew any family history.
My husband was tested and he was not a carrier. Therefore, it was impossible to pass the minor gene on.
I had genetics counseling due to being adopted and was tested for many things (cystic fibrosis, etc.). I actually found it to be a huge wste of time (not the testing, but the counseling). Plus, my insurance didn't pay for it. But, if you had questions that your docs could answer or if you had other genetic concerns, I would do it.
Re: Thal Minor and TTC
I got diagnosed with my 1st pregnany with Beta thal minor. I has always been anemic but my docs always said it was iron deficiency. I am adopted so I never knew any family history.
My husband was tested and he was not a carrier. Therefore, it was impossible to pass the minor gene on.
I had genetics counseling due to being adopted and was tested for many things (cystic fibrosis, etc.). I actually found it to be a huge wste of time (not the testing, but the counseling). Plus, my insurance didn't pay for it. But, if you had questions that your docs could answer or if you had other genetic concerns, I would do it.