Mental Disorde/Having Children...Serious People Only?

Question

I asked this question a few days ago...wanted to get some more opinions on it...Thanks!

My husband suffered from schizophrenia a few years back...it has been under control ever since. He was hospitazlied for it once...He is now on the lowest dose of medicine possible...Does anyone know the chances if, we have a child of our child getting the disorder. I know it's heritary but is there anyone who has experiance with this or has known anyone?? Please serious answers only

Answer 1

I have similar concerns about a different mental disorder and I plan on talking to a genetics counselor. Although there is no test for many of the things we worry about they still might be able to put your mind at ease better than any of us here at Y!A can.

But the risk is low. Several articles said there's roughly a 10% chance of a child developing schizophrenia if one parent has it.

It's low because schizophrenia needs so many different factors to fall into place for it to be expressed. Genetics alone won't tell you if the child will get it or not. A child can predisposed to it but never get it.

Also, schizophrenia affects many more men then it does women. I'm not saying that if you have a daughter there's no chance of her having schizophrenia, but the odds are less.

So since there's so many different aspects to consider I would seriously find a medical professional to talk to face to face about this. Then it can be a two way conversation about all your concerns.

I hope both you and I get the answers we're hoping for.

Answer 2

Well hope this helps.

While it has been found that there are genetic factors to schizophrenia, most studies have shown that it only results in an increased risk of a person developing the condition. So unless there's something that causes the gene to be expressed, most people would have the gene remain dormant through their lives.

Twin studies, studies between identical twins, shows that where one twin has schizophrenia, the other has a 28% chance of developing it himself/herself.

So if you and your husband do decide to have children, you'll have a 80% chance, your child will inheirit the defective genes, followed by a 28% chance of the gene being expressed. And these mind you, are pessimistic values.

Answer 3

Hi there..well i am no Dr. but i can say this. it would depend on the family history on his part, and maybe yours too, i would do some research.. and look up the type of disorder he has, not to mention the medication he is on.. will it effect his sperm? i would really consult a specialist on this, but those are my thoughts, i wish you both all the Blessing in the world...Aloha

Answer 4

you're sooooo incredibly intelligent for inquiring approximately this before you're making a extensive life-determination : ) I could desire to assert that from my very own adventure....i does not. -i replaced into with my hubby (worry-unfastened-regulation) for 9 years and he had no historical past of Schizophrenia and so on. We had 2 pleasing little ones jointly (5+3yrs). We have been an amazingly happy,general family individuals. Then, one night he snapped and commenced seeing issues,accusing me of loopy issues.....i did no longer comprehend what replaced into going on to be trustworthy. 2 days later,he dedicated suicide.(on July 2d,2005) Now, i'm left on my own to enhance the family individuals WE created...and that i lost my appropriate chum and 0.5 of myself. i'm sorry for being this variety of "unhappy-sack." i'm no longer attempting to convey you down or make you sense undesirable. and that i'm no longer asserting your hubby will EVER try this! yet,the probability is a lot larger....I do want i could desire to've time-honored first and made a determination approximately it such as you're..reason to be quite trustworthy;i does not do issues an analogous. I say that because of the fact i won't be able to even get describe the discomfort whilst i think of of my babies transforming into up without their Daddy.they do no longer should be placed via that.yet,i'm going to purpose regular to substantiate they comprehend how lots he enjoyed them. in any case, i'm happy i could desire to proportion an certainly adventure with you..and that i want you and your hubby a happy,surprising lifetime jointly!!each and every 2d is priceless : ) ~thank you lots for letting me "proportion" that with you..~Terra_Antares

Answer 5

Yes i know someone with this disorder, she has had two childern, who are grown up now. They don't have it, and she is doing well and so are her childern. If you have looked it up then you should know the chances of passing it on to your childer would be. I have know quit a few people with this disorder, and so far none of them have had childern that have suffered from it. I hope this help you out.

Answer 6

My father suffers from mental illness,and sadly it was passed down to me, and even sadder i passed it down to my first child..I wish they had never had me and i really wish when i had my first child i would have realized i could have passed it on but i didnt..My children are my life but if i could turn back time, I would have never had any, to see my son go through what i do is killing me and i know its all my fault..

Answer 7

sorry, but my opinion is that you should not play with mental disorders. its tough, as you know, and probably not worth it as some others have answered very well.

adopt.

Answer 8

Adopt.

Answer 9

50/50 chance.