Im pregnant and you have cystic fibrosis what are the chances of my child getting CF?

Answer 1

My fiance has cystic fibrosis and when planning our future, I couldn't imagine not having children and making our own family together. I continued research on the web and found that adoption may not be our only answer. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), is the newest form of in vitro fertilization specified for males who have CF. Here is the website: http://esiason.org/newsResourcesInfert.html It provides the research information and even costs. I hope this helps out!

Answer 2

Yes, lots have had children; the first ever pregnancy was found in the 1920's but don't be worried, you (if you have CF) will be able to have kids.

Answerupdated by dawnraerox

Infertility is also common with CFers and it affects both men and women. Statistics show that at least 97 percent of men with CF are infertile, and are missing the tube that connects the testes to the ejaculatory ducts of the penis, but are not sterile and can have children with assisted reproductive techniques.

About 20% of women with CF are infertile. Others may have fertility issues due to thickened cervical mucus or malnutrition. In severe cases, malnutrition disrupts ovulation.

Answer 3

According to my earlier research on the subject (source forgotten, sorry): More than 95% of male cystic fibrosis sufferers are sterile. It's possible but highly unlikely unless you're using some form of artificial insemination or you happen to be in the 5% of non-sterile male cystic fibrosis sufferers.

Answer 4

From my earlier research into CF (sorry but as it was a while ago, I forget the source): More than 95% of male cystic fibrosis sufferers are sterile. Many of the women can conceive but sometimes have difficulty in carrying to term. So basically it would depend on whether you're male or female.

Answer 5

If the father is not a carrier of CF, it is not possible for the baby to have CF.

If the father is a carrier of CF (only one gene), then there is a 50% chance for the baby to have CF (because you have two genes).

If the father has CF, there is a 100% chance the baby will have CF.

The father's chances of being a CF carrier depend to some extent on his ethnicity, but CF has been found in nearly every ethnic group; there are well over 1000 different mutations of the CF gene.

Answer 6

Most men with CF are sterile due to congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens (CBAVD). This means that the tubes that carry the sperm from the testes to the ejaculatory duct are absent. However, men with CF typically produce adequate sperm. So, men with CF can have biological children but will require the help of a fertility specialist.

Answer 7

Yes people with cystic fibrosis can have children however they may need the help of a fertility specialist. Nearly all men with CF have congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens (CBAVD) which means that they are missing the tubes that carry the sperm from the testes to the ejaculatory duct. Many women with CF may have difficulty getting pregnant due to extremely thick cervical mucus.

Answer 8

Absolutely! In fact, it is impossible for a child to be born with cystic fibrosis unless both parents are carriers, because cystic fibrosis is a recessive gene. If both parents are carriers, there is a 25% chance their child will have CF, as well as a 25% chance that the child will not be a carrier. The remaining 50% is the chance of having a child who is a carrier.

(I have cystic fibrosis.)

Answer 9

Cystic fibrosis does not make you sterile but Diabetes can do it if you don't take care of yourself. But there is nothing that says you are sterile just because you are a Diabetic. Considering you have these two conditions you should probably speak to your doctor first and discuss the risks. Some people have Diabetes more severe than others.