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Learn more about the patterns, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments available for Reproductive System problems in CDM.

Learn more about the patterns, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments available for Reproductive System problems in DM2.

Learn more about the patterns, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments available for Reproductive System problems in DM1.

Individuals with myotonic dystrophy may have concerns about starting a family because of the risks of passing the disease to their children. Discussing family planning issues with a genetic counselor can help individuals make an informed decision. 

A recent study corroborated increased susceptibility to cancer in DM1, for women in particular, and linked the elevated risk to depressed levels of a tumor suppressor microRNA (miRNA). 

A recent study corroborated increased susceptibility to cancer in DM1, for women in particular, and linked the elevated risk to depressed levels of a tumor suppressor microRNA (miRNA). 

A recent study corroborated increased susceptibility to cancer in DM1, for women in particular, and linked the elevated risk to depressed levels of a tumor suppressor microRNA (miRNA). 

A recent study corroborated increased susceptibility to cancer in DM1, for women in particular, and linked the elevated risk to depressed levels of a tumor suppressor microRNA (miRNA). 

Many common DM symptoms become more severe during pregnancy, and women with DM have higher than average miscarriage rates, according to a study commissioned by MDF that examined data from the Myotonic Dystrophy Family Registry and the National Registry for DM and FSHD.

New research on the impact of the mother's age on congenitally affected offspring.

New research on the impact of the mother's age on congenitally affected offspring.

New research on the impact of the mother's age on congenitally affected offspring.

...Are there any additional risks for an affected woman during pregnancy? Are there any precautions she should take if she becomes pregnant?

...And is there information on rate of successful pregnancy when the woman does not have DM?