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In reply to the discussion: A future without tomboys and lesbians? [View all]pnwmom
(109,776 posts)24. I don't agree with this treatment either, because the benefits don't outweigh the risks, IMO.
But you are unaware of all the complications of this disease besides abnormalities in the genitals. In babies, it can cause vomiting and feeding problems, electrolyte problems, abnormal heart rhythms, and bone growth problems. It can cause older girls not to menstruate. It's not just a little "cosmetic" problem. It many cases it requires lifelong treatment; the main question is how early to begin the treatment. Unfortunately, they can't tell yet which fetuses are destined to have mild forms of the disease, and which might have severe and even life-threatening forms.
Some of the parents who opted for treatment did so instead of having an abortion. Is an abortion preferable? I wouldn't presume to make this decision for another family.
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This is totally outrageous if true. Has it been independently verified
ProgressiveProfessor
Aug 2012
#2
This seems a total ignoring of normal study standards...just incredible
ProgressiveProfessor
Aug 2012
#22
Well, I find the whole philosophy behind it pretty spiritually bankrupt.
Starry Messenger
Aug 2012
#23