For the Couples: Four Very Important Options to Explore When Genotype Gets in the Way

Couples who are AS and SS, and are attempting to let go of their marriage for fear of having children born with sickle cell anemia, will find this article very helpful.  

Here are four important options for couples who are AS and SS and are trying to forego the thought of marriage for fear of having children born with the SS genotype known as sickle cell anemia.

1. Bone marrow transplant

Stem cells in the bone marrow are responsible for the production of red blood cells.

The bone marrow transplant is a procedure that infuses healthy stem cells into the body to replace damaged or infected bone marrow.