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Question:  If a female carries hemophilia and has a fragile X will she 
contract hemophilia?  How long can a female live with Hemophilia? What 
about childbirth?
Jenny L Giambalvo

Answer:  A carrier of hemophilia should not be affected any differently
because of fragile X.  She can live as long as a male with hemophilia,
which means that she can live a pretty full life as long as she gets
constant care.  That care involves injections with the clotting factor
that she lacks.  Childbirth would be a problem, and I'm not sure how
to respond.  I'll check with a couple of friends of mine, though, and
try to get back to you.
Ellen