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Asking for Self, Female, 24 years old, Toba Tek Singh
Kya cousin Marriage me pregnancy issues ya abnormalities issues hoty hn ? Or shadi se phly Kon se test zruri hn Jo male or female dono ko krwany chahiy ta k bd me msla na bny
Dr. Muhammad Zahid - Geneticist
M.Phil, PHD Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Islamabad
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Carrier genetic test through whole exome sequencing or whole genome sequencing.
Dr. Obaid Hayat - Geneticist
PHD Biotechnology, M.PHIL Molecular Biology | Timergara
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Yes. Cousin marriages (first cousins in particular) can have healthy children, but they carry a higher risk of genetic disorders compared with unrelated couples. Recommended tests include:
Blood group and Rh factor (both partners)
Thalassemia screening
CBC (look at MCV and MCH)
If indicated, Hb electrophoresis or HPLC
Screening for infections (depending on local practice and risk):
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Human immunodeficiency virus infection
Genetic carrier screening, if:
You are first cousins.
There is a family history of inherited disease.
You belong to a population where certain inherited disorders are common.
If you are in Pakistan
Because thalassemia carrier rates are relatively common, thalassemia screening before marriage is strongly recommended, especially for cousin marriages. If both partners are carriers, they should receive genetic counseling before planning a pregnancy.
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Jo apny recommend kia usk Sath ye b krwany chahiy ya ak hi Kafi hai
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