Hi, If I Marry My Uncle Daughter (my Uncle Is

Posted on Sat, 14 Sep 2019

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Question : Hi, if i marry my uncle daughter (my uncle is my father younger brother), can we both have a child? If so, does a child healthy or not?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Marriage not advisable, genetical disorders possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I think you should not marry her.
The probability of your children having genetical disorders is very high.
I don't think even that any religion can let such a marriage in such a close relationship.
I think you should not marry her.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (7 hours later)

Is there any chance that we both can have a healthy babe?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably children will have genetic disorders.

Detailed Answer:
It can be a low probability that you may have a healthy baby but this relationship is not recommended. Most probably the children will have genetic disorders so you better forget about this relationship.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana