Transforming Family Planning with Genetic Testing
A new genetic test is revolutionizing the way a generation of moms approach family planning.
Sarah Elizabeth Orlando, 33, knew she had to take a different approach to starting a family. An in-utero amniocentesis had confirmed she carried the gene for fragile X syndrome (FXS), a common cause of inherited intellectual disability.
"I knew I didn’t want that for myself or my children,"
Orlando opted for in-vitro fertilization with preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), which allows embryos to be tested for genetic disorders. After one round of IVF, she had 10 embryos, with three not carrying the genetic mutation.
This journey is not uncommon for women with a history of family members with special needs, making genetic testing a crucial step in family planning.
Author's summary: Genetic testing transforms family planning for moms.
- Genetic testing allows for early detection of inherited disorders
- Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) enables embryo screening
- In-vitro fertilization (IVF) with PGT offers a new approach to family planning
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