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.

Infertility



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PMID (PMCID)
22650461
(3642619)
 FEMALE
Preserving the right to future children: an ethical case analysis.
Quinn GP, Stearsman DK, Campo-Engelstein L, Murphy D.
Am J Bioeth. 2012;12(6):38-43.
This patient was diagnosed with a rare form of sickle cell disease, which required a bone-marrow transplant, and late effects included high risk of future infertility or complete sterility.