PGD/PGS
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PGD/PGS
PGD and PGS can both improve a couple's chances of becoming pregnant if they are concerned about passing on a genetic problem or have had several unsuccessful IVF cycles. It is also helpful for couples that are interested in choosing the gender of their unborn child or have had frequent miscarriages due to a genetic disease.
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Preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) are two similar procedures used during in vitro fertilization (IVF) to check embryos for genetic problems prior to implantation in the uterus.
PGD is used to identify particular genetic diseases or mutations in embryos, such as those that lead to sickle cell anaemia or cystic fibrosis. Each embryo must have one or more cells removed, and those cells must then be examined for signs of the genetic disease. Then, embryos that are free of the disease can be chosen for implantation.
The procedure entails examining the embryo's chromosomes to look for any anomalies that would prevent healthy development, such as missing or additional chromosomes. Embryos with normal chromosomal counts can subsequently be chosen for implantation.