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thal major + stigma a = ?
Andy Battaglia:
Hi Fairytale,
The doctor might mean alpha thalassemia, as Sharmin suggested. If that is the way it is described, beta thal would be stigma B and alpha thal would be stigma A. The reason the doctor is concerned is because sometimes when beta and alpha are combined, it can lead to thal intermedia, but never major. If it turns out that your fiance is a carrier of alpha, then it may be best to try in vitro fertilization to become pregnant so that the embryos can be screened for thal. Sometimes with thal majors, IV fertilization is the method that will be best for getting pregnant anyway, so it might be something for you to think about.
Please don't feel that you offended anyone. You have brought up an important topic. Thals around the world have often had to hide their condition because of the social stigma and one of the purposes of our group is to help change that. Thals should be accepted by society and never stigmatized and by our efforts we change this a little bit at a time.
Kathy11:
Thank-you Fairytale.
Because of your postings I learnt something new yesterday.It is good to know the difference,this is the magic of civilizations it make life interesting.
This site is a good learning tool and thank-you everyone for your postings.
Have a good day.
Kathy
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:exactly :agree
No offence done Fariytale!
Just like Kathy said, it's good to know about different cultures. You have made us learn that the meaning of Stigma is different in your language and now we know more better. Thanks!
Take care, Peace!
fairytale:
Andy i would like to ask you cause you seem to know, if my doctor did indeed mean alpha thal is it possible to have thal major and alpha thal?
Sorry to bother you friend but the DNA test is taking for ever and i'm very anxious
Andy Battaglia:
It is possible to carry both traits, but alpha trait can actually lessen the severity of thal major if it is present.
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