I Have Sickle Cell, and I Want to Marry SS

I have sickle cell and I want to marry someone who has it too? Here is what you must know before you say "i do"

I Have Sickle Cell, and I Want to Marry SS

SCFN

Published 12 May 2026

Chidi has found the love of his life, whom he vows to get married to. After finding out that she is also SS like he is. He says love will take them through it together, until they are asked very crucial questions; What about their child? will he or she get to their 15th birthday? will he or she get to love them as parents or hate them for bringing them into a long-lasting life of pain?

Here is what you should understand about SS marrying SS

  1. What happens when two people with SS marry each other?

    • Every child that they conceive will have SS.

    • There is no chance of avoiding the transmission.

  2. What happens when just one partner has SS, and the other is a carrier?

    • The probability of having AS or SS children is a 50-50 chance.

Numbers do not lie. To some people, Chidi’s story is one of romance and unwavering faith; to others, it is reckless, but above all, is the love they share truly responsible? When two people with the SS gene get married, your children will all have sickle cell disorder. There is no chance of avoiding it. No 25%, No 50%. Just a guaranteed life of struggle and pain.

Let’s break it down:

Partner A

Partner B

Possible Children

Risk of SS

AA

AA

AA only

0%

AA

AS

AA, AS

0%

AS

AS

AA, AS, SS

25%

AS

SS

AS, SS

50%

SS

SS

SS only

100%

Possible Outcomes from the marriage

  • You will have a high risk of pregnancy and delivery. It will be life threatening for both mother and child

  • You would go through emotional strain and mental health struggles such as constant depression, fatigue, anxiety, resentment and regret.

  • Your child would grow up having the same experience and blame you for it.

  • There would be financial pressure to carter for not just one person in the family with a sickle cell disorder but for 2 to 3 people.

  • There will be an enormous possibility of death for either you as a parent or your child.

Final Word

Before you say, “I do,” say, “I know.”

  • My genotype.

  • My partner’s.

  • The odds.

  • The cost.

And I will definitely make the right decisions because sickle cell disorder transcends way beyond love. It is a lifetime commitment.

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