Changing the future for individuals with Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell disease can cause unique problems in women. In addition to the major complications of sickle cell disease, if you are a woman with sickle cell disease, you may also have:

• Delayed puberty 

• More pain crises during the years you have your period and before and during your period.

• Increased sickle cell disease complications during pregnancy Problems during pregnancy for you and for your baby.

• Problems getting pregnant due to sickle cell disease treatments.

• Pain during sex.

• Sickle cell disease | Office on Women's Health (womenshealth.gov)