What are the pregnancy chances for G6PD-deficient women?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I have had G6PD deficiency since childhood. Presently, I am married, and soon planning to conceive. Will I have any complications in the future? How much and to what extent? Is it true that I can never become a mother if I have G6PD? Are there chances or a percentage of having a healthy child?
Kindly guide.
Hello,
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Yes, G6PD deficiency certainly has effects on pregnancy. It is an X-linked recessive disorder; male babies may be affected, and female babies may be carriers. Chances of inheritance vary with your partner's karyotype, also. The severity of symptoms varies depending on your lifestyle and food intake.
Complications are anemia, jaundice, urinary tract infections, preeclampsia (raised blood pressure, loss of protein in the body), spontaneous miscarriage, low birth weight, fetal anemia, infections, and newborn jaundice. Avoid infections, soya beans, and stress; avoid Aspirin and unnecessary drugs. Maintain a healthy lifestyle, have a protein and iron-rich diet, and take Iron supplements and Folic acid tablets daily.
I hope this helps.
Please feel free to reach out in case of further queries.
Thank you.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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