What are the benefits of PGD IVF?
Preimplantation
genetic diagnosis or better known as PGD
IVF is a procedure that is used prior to implantation that helps in
identifying the genetic defects within the embryos that are created through IVF
treatment to prevent the certain diseases or any kind of disorders from
being passed on to the child.
Benefits of PGD
The below
mentioned are the benefits of PGD:
·
This
procedure can be used to test more than 100 different genetic conditions.
·
PGD
is performed before the implant that allows the couple to make a decision
regarding their wish of continuing with the pregnancy.
·
It
also enables the couples to pursue biological children who they might not have
done so otherwise.
Who can benefit from PGD?
The Preimplantation
genetic diagnosis can benefit any couple who is at risk for passing on a
genetic disease or any condition.
The
following is a list of the type of individuals who are possible candidates for
PGD:
·
Women
who are 35 years old and above
·
Carriers
of single gene disorders
·
Women
with more than one failed fertility treatment
·
People
suffering from chromosomal disorders
·
Carriers
of sex-linked genetic disorders
·
Women
experiencing recurring pregnancy loss
PGD is also
used for the purpose of the gender selection. However, discarding the embryos
based upon their gender considerations only is an ethical concern for many
people.
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