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Does PGT Increase the Risk for Birth Defects and Adverse Outcomes?

Does PGT Increase the Risk for Birth Defects and Adverse Outcomes?

Apr 30, 2019 | Support & Considerations, The Journey

Couples who choose to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) with preimplantation genetic testing (PGT, also known as preimplantation genetic diagnosis or PGD) are motivated by the desire to prevent the transmission of a genetic disease to their pregnancy. For many of...
Know Your Options: Telehealth Companies Help Parents Understand Their Genetic History

Know Your Options: Telehealth Companies Help Parents Understand Their Genetic History

Feb 18, 2019 | Support & Considerations

Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) for single gene disorders relies on identifying the mutation in the at-risk parent prior to testing embryos. Not all fertility clinics have invested in having board certified genetic counselors to assist patients take that first...
“Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2018” — Breaking Down Barriers to Access

“Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2018” — Breaking Down Barriers to Access

Feb 5, 2019 | Support & Considerations

Genetic counseling has been shown to empower patients, decrease genetic test ordering errors and decrease healthcare costs. Yet even with all these benefits, many people face challenges accessing genetic counselors when they need one. New legislation — H.R. 7083 the...
Side Effects of Fertility Drugs Used During IVF

Side Effects of Fertility Drugs Used During IVF

Jan 9, 2019 | Support & Considerations

The path to parenthood can be a complicated and stressful journey with many avenues for success and failure along the way. If you’ve struggled with infertility or you’re at risk for having a child with an inherited disease, chances are you’re...
Why Have I Never Heard of PGT?

Why Have I Never Heard of PGT?

Dec 10, 2018 | Patient Stories, Support & Considerations

If you’re seeking assisted reproduction technology (ART) such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive, you may also wish to test your embryos for potentially serious genetic conditions. Even if you’re not infertile, you may — because of a genetic...
Genetic Carrier Screening: Answers to Your Essential Questions

Genetic Carrier Screening: Answers to Your Essential Questions

Nov 13, 2018 | Support & Considerations

If you’re thinking about starting or expanding your family, you may wonder if you or your partner have a heritable genetic disease. And, if so, how can you prevent your offspring from inheriting a disabling condition? Genetic carrier screening is the first step...
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