Reproductive Issues
Sickle cell anemia also causes growth to be slow, and it also includes a delay in sexual maturity. For pregnant women, sickle cell anemia increases the risk of blood clots, miscarriage, and high blood pressure.
Furthermore, the condition also leads to low birth weight or premature birth. Never use Hydroxyurea. If you are pregnant, it may affect the fetus.
On the other hand, males can find themselves with priapism. Priapism is a condition that takes place when the deformed cells block the overall blood flow out of an erect penis. It can also occur when the penis stays erect for long periods. Priapism can harm the penis and can result in impotence.