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Hemochromatosis and miscarriage

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CanadianAngel26 Experienced User
October 6th, 2011
Hi, my boyfriend just found out that he may have the hereditary version of hemochromatosis as it is in his family. I'm wondering if he has this condition, if it can cause miscarriages for me? I have had 2 since we have been together and I have never been pregnant before I met him so I'm concerned that this could be the reason why. If a doctor can please answer this it would help. He is going in today to the hospital to get tested but it would put my mind at ease and his as well as we both want to have a baby.
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googleegoo
replied January 21st, 2012
85% of men with hemochromatosis have infertility, but since he is able he will pass it down to the offspring. it doesnt cause miscarriages.
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CanadianAngel26
replied January 22nd, 2012
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Really? Thanks for the reply Smile that actually helps ease my mind a bit. He definately is not infertile and we both know that. But he also hasn't been tested yet. Typical man he is afraid
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