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Genetics (Expert Forum)
Inheriting thyroid disorders
Answered by
Lisa Kessler, MS, CGC - Hereditary Disorders, hemochromatosis, Patient Outreach
DNA Direct
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Inheriting thyroid disorders
by designsbymikayla, Apr 07, 2008 07:04PM
How likely is it that a teenager, with parents who both have hypothyroid, with inherit the disorder?
Doctor's Answer
by Lisa Kessler, MS, CGC, Apr 25, 2008 08:34AM
, Apr 25, 2008 08:34AM
The chance of developing hypothyroidism increases with age and having a close relative like a parent with this condition can increase your risks of developing this condition as well.
In order to provide a complete a risk assessment, it would be important to talk with a genetic counselor who could review your family history in detail and provide you with more detailed risk information. You can find a genetic counselor through the National Society of Genetic Counselors website or through companies like mine, DNA Direct.
In order to provide a complete a risk assessment, it would be important to talk with a genetic counselor who could review your family history in detail and provide you with more detailed risk information. You can find a genetic counselor through the National Society of Genetic Counselors website or through companies like mine, DNA Direct.
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