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Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis helps to test embryos or oocytes during the preimplantation stage for any genetic defects. This testing or diagnosis is especially beneficial for couple offspring who have increased chances of getting mendelian syndrome, chromosomal abnormalities, or mitochondrial disorders. It is a complex procedure and hence can be done only by experienced professionals. This diagnosis requires in-vitro fertilization, embryo biopsy, and polymerase chain reaction.

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I suffer from chromosomal issues and low fertility. Please help.

Query: Dear doctor, I am 36 years old and my wife is 29 years of age. We were married four years back. Wife had three abortions in the first, second and third year of marriage. Now, we have undergone detailed treatment and understood that I have a chromosome aberration. The result shown in the report is 4...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can think of two options for your difficulty: Most of the hospitals have a supply of frozen sperms from local or major cities. There, they will have semen from screened donors whose blood group, complexion, build and eye color are matched with yours. Few hospitals,...  Read Full »

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