Sickle cell disease or sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder that is inherited from parents. It can’t be transmitted or caused by any external factors. However, it puts you at a higher risk of infections and a complicated pregnancy. Pregnancy in women with sickle cell disease is complicated and comparatively more difficult to manage than a normal pregnancy. But it’s possible. Consult a gynecologist in Navi Mumbai to learn more about sick cell anemia and how it affects your fertility. What Happens in Sick Cell Anemia? A normal blood cell is round-shaped, with the entire cell composed of hemoglobin A, which carries oxygen to your tissues. People with sickle cell mutation have a combination of hemoglobin A and S in their blood cells, which makes them slightly curved. As a result, they develop c-shaped red blood cells, hence the name. If you have inherited the gene from one parent, your blood will be composed of hemoglobin A and S. However, if you got the mutation from each ...