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aka embryo screening. advantage = you know that your kid is free from genetic diseases. |
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It is what we call Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis, it is a technology that permits the genetic testing of the embryo. It screens embryo for certain diseases to make sure that parents with a history of genetic defects can have a healthy baby. |
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PGD is a technique one or two cells removed from a blastocyst which is generated by in vitro fertilization. |
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Is this required if the embryo is not donated? i.e. they're my ours? |
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Isnt this SOP should you decide on a donated embryo? |
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It will help couples to avoid the risks of having offspring with a genetic disorder and be able to have a healthy child without undergoing a prenatal diagnosis and the possible termination of pregnancy. |
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it's practical if you use donated sex cells or embryo. this way you know that the baby is free of genetic diseases. |
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Really? What do couples need to do to avail the donated sex cells or embryo? |
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