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Originally Posted by lurkette
It's x-linked recessive, so assuming I'm a carrier and there's no test (there isn't) to see if the fetus has it, there's a 1 in 4 chance I could have a boy with HED.
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I wouldn't be so sure about this. There was a radio program on about stem cells and the like, and one thing they were discussing was genetic testing of embryos. They were talking about how when an embryo is only 8 or 16 cells, they can remove one of those cells for the purpose of genetic testing. A healthy embryo could then be selected and implanted. At the time of the show it was unclear whether this could have any effect on the development of the fetus, so it may may not be available just yet. Something to look into, though.
Of course, this also depends on your personal stance on abortion. Embryos with the disorder would likely be destroyed.
Edit: Don't forget, there's always adoption.