Have you heard of embryo donation? Here’s how it works: individuals who create embryos with in vitro fertilization may altruistically donate their excess embryos to others with infertility. Embryo donation programs (like ORM’s) make donated embryos available to...
As its performed today, in vitro fertilization (IVF) relies on the visual assessment and grading of embryos by experienced embryologists to determine which ones are best to implant. This process has been the gold standard since IVF began, but it is widely acknowledged...
Sean and Sharon had an idyllic first pregnancy. Their son, born in March 2016, was a healthy baby boy. Due to a family history concern, the couple had asked for genetic testing during this pregnancy. They ended up having sequential screening, which looks for...
Ever since high school, Jonathan Katz wanted to undergo genetic testing. Jonathan is of Eastern European Jewish descent and was aware of the increased frequency of certain genetic conditions in people of Jewish ancestry. Jonathan’s brother eventually introduced him to...
When a doctor or genetic counselor orders a genetic test, the intent is to determine if their patient has a change in a specific gene that could explain their symptoms or that has been passed down through their family. Changes in genes, or mutations, can alter the...