HomeAnswersHematologypcosI have PCOS and my partner has Hbe trait. We are planning for family. What neccessary precautions can be taken?

Is it tough to conceive with PCOS and Hbe traits?

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Hello doctor,

I have PCOS and my blood report states, hemoglobin is 10.3 g/dl, HbaO 6.2 b% Hba2 89.9 %, and HbF 3.6 %. My partner has hemoglobin 14 g/dl, HbaO 65.3 %, Hba2 33.4 5, and HbF 1.3 %, suggestive of the Hb e trait. Is there any medical complication to us and we are planning to go for family planning? What necessary precaution is to be taken in the future?

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern. You are having HB (hemoglobin) E disease and your partner has HB E Trait, hence in the future child a 50 % chance of the child having a trait or it can be a disease phenomenon. HB E usually does not lead to severe hemolysis reaction and usually does not need a regular blood transfusion like that of thalassemia major. HB E disease leads usually intermittent in nature and the patient has mild anemia with splenomegaly sometimes. Folic acid usually prescribed as a deficiency can occur in such conditions. Hence you are given folic acid as well. Hence nothing extra workup can be done here as HB E is usually not a major hemolytic disease as compared to thalassemia in my opinion. If you are having PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), you can not conceive means infertility is present and hormonal pills, Clomiphene, and Leuprolide drugs can be prescribed as per need. Consult a gynecologist for examination and further counseling if needed. I hope I have cleared all your doubts.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Pathology

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