Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Can Person With Blood Group O Marry A Group Person?
Hi I am George!
Good day!
I am just concern with the information that I learned from my friend.She told me that a person with blood type O should not marry a person with blood type A or vice versa. She said that the probability of having a child with genetic disorder or health defects is really high. Is this really true?
Good day!
I am just concern with the information that I learned from my friend.She told me that a person with blood type O should not marry a person with blood type A or vice versa. She said that the probability of having a child with genetic disorder or health defects is really high. Is this really true?
Wed, 9 Jul 2014
Hi,
After going through the details, its my opinion that there shouldn't be a problem.
When close relations marry, the genetic pool reduces and the mutations increase in number. So, the offspring has a higher risk of congenital abnormalities or health defect syndromes due to these mutations.
If you are not related, the blood groups should not matter.
Among blood groups, if the female is Rh negative and male positive, immune hemolytic disease of newborn may be seen. It can be prevented easily.
I do not find any reason to stop you for genetic reasons.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
After going through the details, its my opinion that there shouldn't be a problem.
When close relations marry, the genetic pool reduces and the mutations increase in number. So, the offspring has a higher risk of congenital abnormalities or health defect syndromes due to these mutations.
If you are not related, the blood groups should not matter.
Among blood groups, if the female is Rh negative and male positive, immune hemolytic disease of newborn may be seen. It can be prevented easily.
I do not find any reason to stop you for genetic reasons.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
I find this answer helpful
Note: Do you have more questions on diagnosis or treatment of blood disorders? Ask An Expert/ Specialist Now
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....