Many reasons make some people to run away when they hear a potential spouse is SS.
Some is based on their personal experience with someone they know who is a sickle cell disease patient while others is based on rumors they've heard about sickle cell patients
Thread.... https://twitter.com/Halal_Match/status/1248580862981144582

It is true that Sickle cell patients may experience some health challenges in life but these challenges differ from individual to individual.
Some present to the hospital almost every other week due to crisis while there are those who rarely experience crisis and live normal.

However, for those who experience regular crisis and atimes severe crisis, it can actually be challenging for individuals who aren't financially buoyant because it can drain resources and even cause disharmony among the couples. As a Dr, I've seen several

It is also true that, the only marital option for an SS is to marry an AA genotype individual. Therefore, it is advisable for the SS genotype individuals to divulge the true state of their health to a potential AA spouse with emphases on how often the experience crisis..

That way, the person will make an informed decision whether or not he/she may cope with the SS spouse.
The AA genotype individuals on their part need to make more sacrifice and marry the SS genotype individuals, many of whom are actually not liabilities..

However, for those who experience regular crisis, it is not advisable for you to marry them if you don't have the patience and financial strength to cater for their wellbeing, many of such marriages end up crashing. But the AAs have to make more sacrifice

The bottom line is, we should all know our hemoglobin genotype and before you go deep into any relationship, kindly enquire about the potential spouse's Genotype. You should only marry a person with a compatible Hemoglobin genotype to avoid subjecting ur kids to future stress..