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Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis; Recommended For Mothers with Maternal Age or History of Miscarriage

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  Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is the genetic profile of embryos before implantation and occasionally of fetuses in women who are planning pregnancy. PGD is often considered in much the same way as prenatal diagnosis. The method involves several steps, with each step used to determine the specific genetic makeup of the embryo or fetus, before determining a procedure that can be used for conception. In most cases, preimplantation genetic diagnosis can be performed for couples who have a high probability of conceiving a certain sex. There are several reasons why couples choose to do this test. Many couples may find that they have a genetic predisposition for a particular sex, and preimplantation genetic diagnosis can be used to determine if this is true. Other couples who are unsure of their genetic match may also use Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis to ensure that the pairing of their zygote is truly their own, and not a result of something else. Prenatal ...