Sickle cell anemia

Sickle cell anemias are chronic hemolytic diseases that may induce three types of acute accidents: severe anemia, severe bacterial infections, and ischemic vasoocclusive accidents (VOA) caused by sickle-shaped red blood cells obstructing small blood vessels and capillaries. Many diverse complications can occur.

Amenorrhea

Absence of menses for an interval of time equivalent to a total of more than (or equal to) 3 previous cycles or 6 months.


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PMID (PMCID)
2712405
 FEMALE Infant, Newborn
[Use of erythrocytapheresis in a pregnant woman with sickle cell anemia].
Froehly S, Diemunsch P, Waller C, Renaud R, Gros H.
Ann Fr Anesth Reanim. 1989;8(1):67-9.
A case is reported of a 23 yr old pregnant woman from Zaire in whom homozygous sickle-cell disease was discovered at her first obstetrical visit at 25 week amenorrhea.