Galactosemia risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Dayana Davidis, M.D. [2]

Overview

The primary risk factor for galactosemia is having both parents who are carriers of the gene for galactosemia.

Risk Factors

Inheriting one gene from each parent is the highest risk factor of being born with galactosemia. Females that have been diagnosed with galactosemia and who were treated, have shown a high risk of developping premature ovarian failure