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What Are The Possible Effects Of Consanguineous Marriages On Resulting Progeny?

Hi doctor,
I would like to marry my cousin(my father's sister daughter),but I’m scare about my children.
Please let me know any genetically problems will occur.
Eagerly I’m waiting for your answer, we both are in love.
Thanks & Regards,
Dilip kumar.J
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
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thanx for posting query in healthcare magic.
yes there are a lot of disease ,the chances of which increases in consanguineous marriages.
these disease are grouped under a category autosomal recessive disease.
in case you people plan a baby then you can get your female partner screened for the common autosomal recessive disease in your community which can be told by your doctor.
i hope this satisfies you.
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What Are The Possible Effects Of Consanguineous Marriages On Resulting Progeny?

thanx for posting query in healthcare magic. yes there are a lot of disease ,the chances of which increases in consanguineous marriages. these disease are grouped under a category autosomal recessive disease. in case you people plan a baby then you can get your female partner screened for the common autosomal recessive disease in your community which can be told by your doctor. i hope this satisfies you.