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Whether to have children when genetic conditions run in families

We are considering having a child and my partner has a genetic condition that could be inherited and I do not know if it is fair to take that risk.

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The intersection of reproductive desire and genetic responsibility creates ethical dilemmas about acceptable risk in family creation.

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