
Planning To Marry Third Cousin. Will They Be Mentally Challenged?

Question: If I Marry my 3rd cousin will out kids be medically challenged
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The risks of having a medically challenged child has only been defined for first and second degree relatives. Marrying your third cousin will carry the same risks as marrying general population.
In other words the risk of having a medically challenged child when you marry a third cousin is equal to risk of having a medically challenged kid when you marry outside of your family, which is very minimal.
Even otherwise regular followups and scan can detect genetic abnormalities early
I wish you all the best
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Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for the query
The risks of having a medically challenged child has only been defined for first and second degree relatives. Marrying your third cousin will carry the same risks as marrying general population.
In other words the risk of having a medically challenged child when you marry a third cousin is equal to risk of having a medically challenged kid when you marry outside of your family, which is very minimal.
Even otherwise regular followups and scan can detect genetic abnormalities early
I wish you all the best
Regards
Note: For detailed guidance on genetic screening consult a genetics specialist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad

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